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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about taurodontism?

  1. Occlusally displaced furcation
  2. Enlarged pulp chamber
  3. Associated with Klinefelter syndrome
  4. Apically positioned furcation
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Correct answer: D. Apically positioned furcation

In taurodontism, the furcation is displaced APICALLY (toward the root apex), NOT occlusally. The pulp chamber is enlarged vertically. It is associated with Klinefelter syndrome and other conditions. 'Occlusally displaced furcation' is what makes the tooth look bull-like (tauro = bull) — the body is large and furcation is at the apical third.

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