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Tapered tooth

MedGen UID:
931180
•Concept ID:
C4305511
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Tapered teeth
SNOMED CT: Tapered teeth (717833009)
 
HPO: HP:0033781

Definition

A tooth with a crown that narrows from proximal toward the incisal edge. Tapering of teeth typically involves incisors. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVTapered tooth

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Retrospective study of endodontic treatment performed by undergraduate students using reciprocating instrumentation and single-cone obturation.
Gavini G, Candeiro GTM, Potgornik Ferreira F, Rubino GA, Aun CA, Bezerra AG, Malavasi M, Lemos ÉM, Caldeira CL, Akisue E
J Dent Educ 2022 Jun;86(6):751-758. Epub 2022 Jan 21 doi: 10.1002/jdd.12884. PMID: 35061917
Are the evaluation criteria used in preclinical endodontic training courses relevant? A preliminary study.
Vantorre T, Bécavin T, Deveaux E, Marchandise P, Chai F, Robberecht L
Aust Endod J 2020 Dec;46(3):374-380. Epub 2020 Jul 12 doi: 10.1111/aej.12417. PMID: 32654290
Kedo file system for root canal preparation in primary teeth.
Jeevanandan G, Ganesh S; Arthilakshmi
Indian J Dent Res 2019 Jul-Aug;30(4):622-624. doi: 10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_238_18. PMID: 31745062

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

The effect of two different root canal sealers on treatment outcome and post-obturation pain in single-visit root canal treatment: A prospective randomized clinical trial.
Coşar M, Kandemir Demirci G, Çalışkan MK
Int Endod J 2023 Mar;56(3):318-330. Epub 2022 Nov 22 doi: 10.1111/iej.13870. PMID: 36385378
Clinical and Radiologic Evaluation of a Fully Tapered Implant with Immediate Placement in the Esthetic Zone: A Prospective Case Series Study.
Cardaropoli D, Tamagnone L, Roffredo A, De Maria A
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2022 Sep-Oct;42(5):631-637. doi: 10.11607/prd.5682. PMID: 36044694
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Two Fibre-Reinforced Post Removal Techniques.
AlShabib A, Brindley S, Satterthwaite J
Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2022 Aug 30;30(3):239-244. doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_02101AlShabib06. PMID: 35038254
Survival of glass fiber post restorations over 5 years.
Naumann M, Reich S, Nothdurft FP, Beuer F, Schirrmeister JF, Dietrich T
Am J Dent 2008 Aug;21(4):267-72. PMID: 18795525
Tooth structure removal associated with various preparation designs for anterior teeth.
Edelhoff D, Sorensen JA
J Prosthet Dent 2002 May;87(5):503-9. doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.124094. PMID: 12070513

Diagnosis

Development and validation of a method for creating incomplete vertical root fracture in extracted teeth.
de Lima Dias-Junior LC, Corrêa M, da Silveira Teixeira C, de Souza DL, Tay FR, Estrela C, da Fonseca Roberti Garcia L, Bortoluzzi EA
Odontology 2023 Jul;111(3):750-758. Epub 2023 Jan 28 doi: 10.1007/s10266-023-00787-z. PMID: 36708433
Oral Rehabilitation of a Child with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia.
Torres CP, Dos Reis AC, Queiroz AM, Stuani MB, Mira P, Ferreira PS, Gomes-Silva JM, Ramos ES, Huber J, Borsatto MC
J Dent Child (Chic) 2019 Sep 15;86(3):158-163. PMID: 31645258
Orbital inflammation after dental procedures.
Choe CH, Eckstein LA, Vagefi MR
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 Sep-Oct;28(5):e113-5. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e318242ab34. PMID: 22391741
The C-shaped root canal configuration: a review.
Jafarzadeh H, Wu YN
J Endod 2007 May;33(5):517-23. Epub 2007 Mar 12 doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.01.005. PMID: 17437864
Tooth structure removal associated with various preparation designs for anterior teeth.
Edelhoff D, Sorensen JA
J Prosthet Dent 2002 May;87(5):503-9. doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.124094. PMID: 12070513

Therapy

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Two Fibre-Reinforced Post Removal Techniques.
AlShabib A, Brindley S, Satterthwaite J
Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2022 Aug 30;30(3):239-244. doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_02101AlShabib06. PMID: 35038254
Cutting-Edge Implant Rehabilitation Design and Management: A Tapered Abutment Approach.
Bishara M, Kurtzman GM
Compend Contin Educ Dent 2017 Jul;38(7):e13-e16. PMID: 28727471
Orbital inflammation after dental procedures.
Choe CH, Eckstein LA, Vagefi MR
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 Sep-Oct;28(5):e113-5. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e318242ab34. PMID: 22391741
The art of crown preparation: a review of principles.
Velasquez-Plata D, Andres CJ
J Indiana Dent Assoc 1996 Fall;75(3):6-11; quiz 12. PMID: 9517326
Stresses induced by endodontic stabilizers.
Ichida E, Caputo AA
J Prosthet Dent 1986 Feb;55(2):168-75. doi: 10.1016/0022-3913(86)90335-5. PMID: 3457149

Prognosis

Clinical and Radiologic Evaluation of a Fully Tapered Implant with Immediate Placement in the Esthetic Zone: A Prospective Case Series Study.
Cardaropoli D, Tamagnone L, Roffredo A, De Maria A
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2022 Sep-Oct;42(5):631-637. doi: 10.11607/prd.5682. PMID: 36044694
Variations in the configuration of pulp chambers subjacent to protostylids.
Sakakibara K, Kawano Y, Yamamoto H, Iwahori M, Sugiura Y, Miyao M
J Oral Sci 2021 Jun 29;63(3):236-241. Epub 2021 Jun 2 doi: 10.2334/josnusd.20-0494. PMID: 34078767
All-ceramic crown preparations: An alternative technique.
Tran J, Dudley J, Richards L
Aust Dent J 2017 Mar;62(1):65-70. Epub 2017 Jan 26 doi: 10.1111/adj.12433. PMID: 27338149
Survival of glass fiber post restorations over 5 years.
Naumann M, Reich S, Nothdurft FP, Beuer F, Schirrmeister JF, Dietrich T
Am J Dent 2008 Aug;21(4):267-72. PMID: 18795525
Bacterial reduction with nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation.
Dalton BC, Orstavik D, Phillips C, Pettiette M, Trope M
J Endod 1998 Nov;24(11):763-7. doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(98)80170-2. PMID: 9855830

Clinical prediction guides

Variations in the configuration of pulp chambers subjacent to protostylids.
Sakakibara K, Kawano Y, Yamamoto H, Iwahori M, Sugiura Y, Miyao M
J Oral Sci 2021 Jun 29;63(3):236-241. Epub 2021 Jun 2 doi: 10.2334/josnusd.20-0494. PMID: 34078767
Retrospective study on bone-level and soft-tissue-level cylindrical implants.
Lopez MA, Andreasi Bassi M, Confalone L, Gaudio RM, Lombardo L, Lauritano D
J Biol Regul Homeost Agents 2016 Apr-Jun;30(2 Suppl 1):43-8. PMID: 27469547
Mosquito proboscis: an elegant biomicroelectromechanical system.
Kong XQ, Wu CW
Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys 2010 Jul;82(1 Pt 1):011910. Epub 2010 Jul 16 doi: 10.1103/PhysRevE.82.011910. PMID: 20866651
Bacterial reduction with nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation.
Dalton BC, Orstavik D, Phillips C, Pettiette M, Trope M
J Endod 1998 Nov;24(11):763-7. doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(98)80170-2. PMID: 9855830
Stresses induced by endodontic stabilizers.
Ichida E, Caputo AA
J Prosthet Dent 1986 Feb;55(2):168-75. doi: 10.1016/0022-3913(86)90335-5. PMID: 3457149

Recent systematic reviews

Impact of Pericervical Dentin on Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Posterior Permanent Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Haridoss S, Rajendran M, Swaminathan K, Anbarasi, Sharma A, Elumalai V
J Contemp Dent Pract 2024 Apr 1;25(4):372-385. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3671. PMID: 38956854
Titanium dental implants with different collar design and surface modifications: A systematic review on survival rates and marginal bone levels.
Messias A, Nicolau P, Guerra F
Clin Oral Implants Res 2019 Jan;30(1):20-48. Epub 2018 Dec 18 doi: 10.1111/clr.13389. PMID: 30466192
Clinical tooth preparations and associated measuring methods: a systematic review.
Tiu J, Al-Amleh B, Waddell JN, Duncan WJ
J Prosthet Dent 2015 Mar;113(3):175-84. Epub 2014 Nov 25 doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.09.007. PMID: 25449611
A systematic review of dowel (post) and core materials and systems.
Theodosopoulou JN, Chochlidakis KM
J Prosthodont 2009 Aug;18(6):464-72. Epub 2009 Jun 3 doi: 10.1111/j.1532-849X.2009.00472.x. PMID: 19500237
Idiopathic root resorption of the entire permanent dentition: systematic review and report of a case.
Soğur E, Soğur HD, Baksi Akdeniz BG, Sen BH
Dent Traumatol 2008 Aug;24(4):490-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2008.00582.x. PMID: 18721356

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