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Generalized Non-syndromic Hypertaurodontism With Delayed Eruption: A Case Report.

Authors :
Deshkar M
Kabra SP
Thosar NR
Yeluri R
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jun 17; Vol. 16 (6), pp. e62568. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Taurodontism is a rare dental anomaly defined by a change in tooth shape due to Hertwig's epithelial sheath not folding inward at the right horizontal level. It has a larger pulp chamber and a pulpal floor that is shifted apically, and the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) is not constricted. This condition is more frequently observed in permanent teeth than in primary teeth and can occur in a bilateral or unilateral manner, affecting any quadrant or group of teeth. This brief case report discusses a 14-year-old female patient who presented with complaints of decayed teeth in the lower right and left posterior regions of the jaw. Radiographic examination revealed the presence of non-syndromic taurodontism in both the deciduous teeth and their permanent successors. Dental management included oral prophylaxis, application of pit and fissure sealants, indirect pulp capping, and restoration with glass ionomer cement for the affected teeth.<br />Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.<br /> (Copyright © 2024, Deshkar et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
16
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39027781
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.62568