A case of short‐root anomaly in a female from medieval Istria

Šikanjić, Petra Rajić; Meštrović, Senka

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“…According to Turp and Alt (1998), variations in the root size and form of permanent teeth are determined by separate hereditary factors; however, tooth germ distortion or injury by trauma is also a possible origin of short roots (Hillson, 2005). Other possible etiologies of root shortening have been discussed in detail elsewhere (see Šikanjić and Meštrović, 2006).…”

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Leprogenic odontodysplasia: new evidence from the St. Jørgen’s medieval leprosarium cemetery (Odense, Denmark)

Matos

Santos

2013

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Leprogenic odontodysplasia (LO), also known as dens leprosus, consists of anomalous root development of the permanent upper incisors. This dental anomaly was first reported by Danielsen in 1968 among Danish juvenile skeletons from medieval leprosaria cemeteries. As yet, no clinical cases have been documented and the etiological and epidemiological significance of the condition are poorly understood. The aim of this study is to discuss a case of LO found amongst the skeletons from the St. Jørgen's leprosarium cemetery (13th-16th/17th centuries), housed in the ADBOU (Anthropological Database of Odense University), Southern Denmark University. A juvenile individual presents a disarticulated maxillary right central incisor possessing a short root that shows a groove caused by marked constriction beginning approximately 1.5 mm above the neck. From this groove, the diameter decreases considerably until the apex. Atrophy of the anterior alveolar maxillary process, extending laterally from the central incisors to the canines, is also apparent. This individual exhibits additional rhinomaxillary lesions (e.g. absorption of the piriform margin including the anterior nasal spine) and foot changes (including phalangeal acro-osteolysis) compatible with a diagnosis of lepromatous leprosy. This case contributes to the debate about the significance of this rare condition, particularly in terms of its presence in Scandinavian skeletons from medieval leprosaria cemeteries. Possible interpretations are discussed, including the pathognomonic value of the specific lesion and whether it indicates early childhood onset of leprosy during the Middle Ages. The understanding of LO epidemiology and its relationship with leprosy will benefit from future clinical and skeletal studies.

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Leprogenic odontodysplasia: new evidence from the St. Jørgen’s medieval leprosarium cemetery (Odense, Denmark)

Matos

Santos

2013

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Infectious Diseases II

Lewis¹

2018

Paleopathology of Children

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Orthodontic Treatment of a Child with Short Root Anomaly : a Case Report

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Shin³

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THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN ACADEMY OF PEDTATRIC DENTISTRY

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Short root anomaly (SRA) is very rare, but can be problematic for physicians because patients with SRA are more vulnerable to root resorption with orthodontic forces. During the mixed dentition period, it may be difficult to diagnose generalized SRA. This article reports the treatment of an orthodontic patient with SRA at the early mixed dentition stage. Despite local tooth loss, a relatively favorable outcome was obtained without excessive root resorption. Ultimately, orthodontic therapy is possible for patients with generalized SRA, but precautions should be taken to avoid complications, such as tooth loss or root resorption. AbstractCorresponding author : Jiyoung Ra

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A case of short‐root anomaly in a female from medieval Istria

Cited by 3 publications

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Leprogenic odontodysplasia: new evidence from the St. Jørgen’s medieval leprosarium cemetery (Odense, Denmark)

Leprogenic odontodysplasia: new evidence from the St. Jørgen’s medieval leprosarium cemetery (Odense, Denmark)

Infectious Diseases II

Orthodontic Treatment of a Child with Short Root Anomaly : a Case Report

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