Taurodontism and Periodontal Status

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Taurodontism and Periodontal Status: A Cross-Sectional Study

This retrospective cross-sectional observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between taurodontism and periodontal status. Clinical periodontal parameters and panoramic radiographs of systemically healthy adults will be retrospectively reviewed. Participants will be classified according to the presence or absence of taurodontism, and periodontal status will be assessed using clinical and radiographic findings. The study aims to determine whether taurodontism is associated with periodontal disease and periodontal health.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Systemically healthy individuals. Availability of a diagnostic-quality panoramic radiograph. Presence of at least 20 natural teeth. No missing premolar or molar teeth. Availability of complete periodontal clinical records, including probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), plaque index (PI), and gingival index (GI).

Exclusion Criteria:

Poor-quality or nondiagnostic panoramic radiographs. Teeth with extensive caries or restorations that interfere with taurodontism assessment.

Fractured teeth. Impacted teeth. Teeth with fused roots or an indistinguishable furcation area. Individuals with systemic diseases or conditions known to affect periodontal tissues.

Incomplete clinical or radiographic records.