453 - Taurodontism And Associated Clinical And Radiographic Features And Syndromes

Taurodontism is an enlargement of body and pulp chamber of a multirooted tooth with apical displacement of the pulpal floor and bifurcation of the roots. Affected teeth tend to be rectangular in shape and pulp chambers demonstrate a dramatically increased apico-occlusal height and a bifurcation close to the apex. Syndromes associated with Taurodontism includes amelogenesis imperfecta, cranioectodermal, Klinefeltar, down syndrome, and Rapp-Hodgkin. We report a case of a 4-year-old male patient with a medical history of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, acute respiratory failure, and asthma which is diagnosed with Taurodontism.  He was subsequently referred to a geneticist for assessment for other potential syndromes associated with this condition. 
The goal of this report is to emphasize the significance of awareness of this condition and subsequent correct diagnosis, treatment, and coordination between the dentist and other disciplines, including primary care and geneticist, which is of pivotal importance for a comprehensive patient care.