Question 145 · LDEK · Developmental disorders of teeth
Genetically determined anomaly occurring in molar teeth characterized by the pulp chamber that is vertically enlarged at the expense of the roots is called:
- A. microdontia.
- B. taurodotism.
- C. rhizomegalia (elongation of the roots).
- D. rhizomicria (shortening of the roots).
- E. dens invaginatus.
Hint
The name of this anomaly comes from its resemblance to the teeth of cud-chewing animals such as bulls.
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