Failure of Hertwig’s epithelial sheath diaphragm to investigate the proper horizontal level leads to:
Correct Answer: Taurodontism.
Description: TAURODONTISM
Also called Bull-like teeth.
Originally described by Sir Arthur Keith in 1913 to describe a condition in which the body of the tooth is enlarged at the expense of roots.
Caused by the failure of Hertwig’s epithelial sheath diaphragm to investigate the proper horizontal level.
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