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- Title
Taurodontism and its forensic value: a case report.
- Authors
Fernandes, Mário Marques; Silva, Rhonan Ferreira; De Lucena Botelho, Tessa; Tinoco, Rachel Lima Ribeiro; Fontanella, Vania; de Oliveira, Rogério Nogueira
- Abstract
Taurodontism is an anomaly that affects posterior teeth, vertically increasing the size of the pulp chamber, mimicking the shape of bovine teeth, being only evidenced in diagnostic images. This report describes a case of taurodontism in a mandibular second molar, highlighting the forensic importance of this dental anomaly with relevant potential for human identification, not only for its morphological aspect but also for its relatively low frequency in mandibular second molars. In the case under study, the individual did not have any restored teeth. Thus, the set of diverse imaging modalities is fundamental to identify the anatomy of teeth and roots, the only information that could be used in a hypothetical identification situation, assigning to this anomaly an exceptional relevance as a potential characteristic for positive identification.
- Subjects
TAURODONTISM; MOLARS; DENTAL fillings; FORENSIC dentistry; DIAGNOSTIC imaging; DENTAL pulp
- Publication
Journal of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology, 2018, Vol 36, Issue 2, p40
- ISSN
0258-414X
- Publication type
Article