Taurodontism

Taurodontism is a special anatomic variation occasionally seen in molars. The pulp chamber continues apically far beyond the normal height: often the root canals start only a few millimeters before the apex. Taurodontism makes root canal treatment more difficult because localization of canal orifices is more complicated. In cases of pulpitis, control of bleeding can also take a lot of time and effort compared to teeth with normal anatomy.