What is another word for furcation?
Pronunciation: [fɜːkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Furcation refers to the area where a tooth divides into two or more roots, and it is an important anatomical feature of teeth. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this area, including bifurcation, trifurcation, and multirooted. Bifurcation is specifically used to describe when a tooth has two roots, while trifurcation is used for teeth with three roots. Multirooted refers to any tooth with more than one root, regardless of how many roots it has. Other related terms include root divergence, root splitting, and apical branching. These synonyms are useful for dental professionals and students to understand and describe the complex anatomy of teeth.
