Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bi-rooted Primary Maxillary Canines: A Case Report
- Journal:
- Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Maryam Talebi et al.
- Affiliation:
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran · IR
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This report presents a rare case of bi-rooted primary maxillary canines. A 6-year-old girl presented at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran, with the chief complaint of pain in the lower right quadrant of her dentition. Radiographic examination revealed bifurcation of primary maxillary canine roots. This report discusses the possible etiology of bi-rooted canines, implications for the developing dentition, and treatment options for these teeth.
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