Bifurcation, birooted primary canines: a case report

A rare case of birooted primary canines is reported. A male patient aged 6 years 4 months of age presented with pain and swelling related to the upper right first primary molar. Radiographic examination revealed an incidental finding of bifurcation of the roots of all four primary canines. This repr...

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Published in:International journal of paediatric dentistry 2001-09, Vol.11 (5), p.380-385
Main Authors: Mochizuki, K., Ohtawa, Y., Kubo, S., Machida, Y., Yakushiji, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Cuspid - abnormalities
Cuspid - diagnostic imaging
Dental Pulp Cavity - abnormalities
Dental Pulp Cavity - diagnostic imaging
Dentistry
Humans
Male
Radiography
Tooth Root - abnormalities
Tooth Root - diagnostic imaging
Tooth, Deciduous - abnormalities
Tooth, Deciduous - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:A rare case of birooted primary canines is reported. A male patient aged 6 years 4 months of age presented with pain and swelling related to the upper right first primary molar. Radiographic examination revealed an incidental finding of bifurcation of the roots of all four primary canines. This represents a rare finding. The prevalence of birooted permanent canines in the Japanese population has been reported, but the prevalence of this abnormality of primary canines in other populations is unknown. This report discusses the findings in the context of the available literature. The possible aetiology, possible inferences for the developing dentition, and the need for careful assessment prior to root canal therapy or extraction are highlighted.
ISSN:0960-7439
1365-263X
DOI:10.1046/j.0960-7439.2001.00296.x