ArticleAnnals of Saudi medicine
Taurodontism in maxillary and mandibular molars using cone beam computed tomography in a dental center in Saudi Arabia.
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- Prevalence of Taurodontism in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Study with a Global Comparison.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Morphological Characteristics of Taurodontism in Permanent First and Second Molars in a Peruvian CBCT Sample.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Exploring Taurodontism Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Retrospective Study of Its Morphology and Association with C-Shaped Canal.Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2025Article
- Anatomical complexity in mandibular second molars: prevalence of C-shaped canals, radicular grooves, taurodontism, and radices molarum in Saudi population.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- [Root canal therapy of maxillary molars with atypical canals: A report of three cases].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2024Article
- CBCT imaging and root canal treatment for taurodontism in mandibular second molar - A case report and literature review.Journal of radiology case reports · 2023Review
- Prevalence of Taurodontism in Contemporary and Historical Populations from Radom: A Biometric Analysis of Radiological Data.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- High prevalence of taurodontism in North China and its relevant factors: a retrospective cohort study.Oral radiology · 2023Article
- Taurodontism in simultaneous existence with multiple supernumerary teeth: A case report.SAGE open medical case reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundTaurodontism is a dental anomaly characterized by altered crown root ratio that is often diagnosed by radiographic evaluation. A three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of taurodontic teeth. Only one study has reported the prevalence of taurodontism in a Saudi population.
objectiveDetermine prevalence and other characteristics of taurodontism in permanent maxillary and mandibular molars, by CBCT in a dental center in Saudi Arabia.
designCross-sectional.
settingCollege of dentistry. SUBJECTS AND
methodsThe first and second molars, maxillary and mandibular, from study participants of Saudi origin from Jazan region of Saudi Arabia were evaluated for taurodontism based on the criteria of Shifman and Chanannel. The degree of taurodontism was determined by the taurodontism index. Results were tabulated for analysis and the chi-square test was applied for the differences between age groups, genders, and maxillary and mandibular teeth.
main outcome measuresCharacteristics of taurodontism. SAMPLE SIZE: 1839 teeth in 300 individuals.
resultsTaurodontism was seen in 24 (8%) of the study participants and in 71 teeth (3.9%). Taurodontism was significantly more prevalent in individuals between 21 and 40 years of age. Hypotaurodontism (67.6%, n=48) was most prevalent, followed by mesotaurodontism (23.9%, n=17) and hypertaurodontism (8.5%, n=6). The maxillary molars were more commonly involved than mandibular, but the results were not statistically significant. No significant differences in gender were observed.
conclusionsDental clinicians should be familiar with the condition due to the clinical implications in oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics. The possibilities of a complex root canal system, an additional canal, difficulties in canal negotiation, instrumentation and subsequent obturation can be challenging for the clinician. LIMITATIONS: Conducted in a single dental center hence future studies with larger sample sizes in different regions of Saudi Arabia should be conducted to more accurately measure the prevalence. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: None.
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