Taurodontism — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Elongated pulp chamber with apical displacement of the furcation
Taurodontism (bull tooth) shows a vertically elongated pulp chamber with apical displacement of the furcation (floor of the pulp chamber), resulting in shortened roots. It is classified by degree: hypotaurodont, mesotaurodont, and hypertaurodont. It is more common in certain populations and may be associated with syndromes (Down, Klinefelter, ectodermal dysplasia). Clinical significance: challenging endodontic access and difficulty with extraction due to bulbous chamber morphology.
Reference: Neville – Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 4th ed., 2016