Multiple taurodontism: the challenge of endodontic treatment.

نویسندگان

  • Bruno Marques-da-Silva
  • Flares Baratto-Filho
  • Allan Abuabara
  • Paula Moura
  • Estela M Losso
  • Alexandre Moro
چکیده

This article describe a rare case of multiple taurodontism involving all molars in a 17-year-old male. Volumetric cone-beam computed tomography was used to investigate internal and external root morphology, including that of a maxillary first molar which required endodontic treatment and retreatment. Medical history was not contributory; however, Klinefelter syndrome was the diagnostic hypothesis in this case.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of oral science

دوره 52 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010