Taurodontism in Modern Populations
Taurodontism is a variation in root formation, resulting in an enlarged pulp chamber (Mena, 1971). This character has been used as a marker for differences between populations. Sex-linked disorders, autosomal chromosome disorders, and environmental factors have been reported to cause taurodontism (R...
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Language: | English |
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Dental Anthropology Association
2000-05-01
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Series: | Dental Anthropology |
Online Access: | http://journal.dentalanthropology.org/index.php/jda/article/view/185/165 |