Taurodontia

What it means

Increased volume of dental pulp of permanent molar characterized by a crown body-root ratio equal or larger than 1:1 or an elongated pulp chambers and apical displacement of the bifurcation or trifurcation of the roots.

Taurodontia causes a molar shape that is visible on radiographs. Taurodontic teeth display proportionately short roots and enlarged pulp chambers. Body of the tooth and pulp chamber is enlarged.

Rare diseases that can present with this20

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Large elongated pulp chamber · Taurodont · Taurodontism