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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Main Author: Jill Sears
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Anthropology Association 2000-05-01
Series:Dental Anthropology
Online Access:http://journal.dentalanthropology.org/index.php/jda/article/view/185/165