Resumo (EN)
Introduction – The aim of the present study was to verify the occurrence of taurodontism using panoramic x-rays in Down’s syndrome individuals. Methods – Thirty panoramic x-rays were used, which were digitalized, being traced lines of references in the Adobe Photoshop 5.0 software, and after were accomplished measures following the methodology of Witkop et al25. (1988) in the Image Tool 1.27 softwere. Results – A total of 165 teeth were appraised, and of these 60 presented taurodontism. 54,1% of the teeth first molars, 72,1% of the second molars and 50% of third molars presented the anomaly. 77% of the first molars and 59,1% of the second molars and 50% of third molars presented mesiotaurodontism. Conclusion – The authors concluded that the taurodontism occurre in a high prevalence in individuals with Down’s syndrome.