An Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome: Challenges in Endodontic Treatment

Authors

  • Atash Biz Yeganeh, Leila Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontic, Faculty of Dental, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
  • Dalili Kajan, Zahra Professor of Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dental, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
  • Taramsari, Mehran Associate Professor, Department of Endodontic, Faculty of Dental, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Abstract:

Oculofaciocardiodental (OFCD) syndrome is characterized by ocular, facial, cardiac, and dental abnormalities. Radiculomegaly affecting canines is pathognomonic dental finding. Dentists should be aware of the somatic anomalies potentially associated with radiculomegaly. We report a case of OFCDS and provide the description of the challenges in endodontic treatment of gigantic roots.

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volume 6  issue 3

pages  77- 82

publication date 2017-10

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