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ArticleCase reports in dentistry2022

Nonsyndromic Generalized Radiculomegaly of Permanent Dentition: A Rare Case Report.

Mohammed Alhussain, Naif Almosa, Hourya Alnofaie

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Article in Case reports in dentistry, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammed AlhussainMinistry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5265-4167
Naif AlmosaDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hourya AlnofaieDivision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Basic Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Saud University · SAMinistry of Health · SAPrincess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Radiculomegaly (marked elongation of dental roots) is a distinct dental abnormality with a major clinical significance that is closely related to oculofaciocardiodental syndrome (OFCD). Since OFCD syndrome was first identified in 1996, only a few cases of nonsyndromic/nonfamilial radiculomegaly have been reported. We report a new nonsyndromic/nonfamilial radiculomegaly case and the association of OFCD syndrome with the dental challenges. Conclusion: Dentists need to be informed of the clinical and radiographic features of different dental anomalies, especially radiculomegaly, as it is considered one of the significant features of OFCD syndrome. Challenges related to radiculomegaly face dentists while the current literature has not yet provided a solid baseline for managing such patients. The challenges include repairing the root canals, extracting and/or moving the teeth orthodontically. Early diagnosis of the syndrome is crucial to prevent dental challenges and provide the best dental care services.

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