Bilateral occurrence of bimaxillary bi-rooted primary canines: a rare case report with review of the literature

Surg Radiol Anat. 2021 Jun;43(6):997-1000. doi: 10.1007/s00276-020-02633-1. Epub 2021 Jan 3.

Abstract

Multiple roots in anterior teeth are very rarely reported in the literature. The occurrence of multi-rooted canine in primary dentition is an infrequent entity. This unusual abnormality is an accidental finding on routine examination. Radiographic examination plays a significant role in the identification of this anomaly. This rare anomaly has been reported very infrequently reported and has not been published in a Saudi Arabia population. Therefore, the purpose of the present case report is to describe a case of an 8-year old Saudi boy presented with the bimaxillary occurrence of bi-rooted primary canine. This report discusses this unique occurrence in the context of the published literature.

Keywords: Fused rooted; Primary canine; Primary dentition; Root anomaly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cuspid / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Male
  • Maxilla / abnormalities*
  • Radiography, Dental
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Tooth Root / abnormalities*
  • Tooth, Deciduous / abnormalities*
  • Toothache / diagnosis*
  • Toothache / etiology
  • Toothache / surgery