External apical root resorption: two case reports

Abstract

* Apical resorption may be associated with a systemic disease or of an idiopathic origin. It may also occur in association with orthodontic treatment or with pathoses such as tumours, cysts, etc. * In the absence of signs or symptoms of pulpal and/or periapical disease, endodontic treatment is not indicated. * Long-term monitoring of affected patients is essential.

Calcific Metamorphosis with Pathological Root Resorption in Permanent Teeth: Morphohistometric Evaluation of Two Cases

“…Concurrent CM and pathological root resorption are uncommon in the same tooth (Armas et al;Kuster, 1981;Peterson et al, 1985) and the possibility to obtain specimens of permanent teeth to make histological and histometric evaluations of them represents a situation even more infrequent (Kuyk & Walton, 1990;Piattelli & Trisi). We present a morphohistometric evaluation of two permanent teeth where the characterization and distribution of these conditions can expand the spectrum of useful variables to make clinical and therapeutic decisions.…”

“…Regardless, this condition has been classified as internal and external (with subdivisions), the devastation rate of resorption may be rapid or slow and an opportune treatment is recommended in all diagnosed cases. When root destruction makes incompatible the permanence of the teeth in the arch, extractions must be planned (Caliskan & Türkün, 1997;Armas et al, 2008).…”

Comparison of cone-beam computed tomography and periapical radiography for detecting simulated apical root resorption

“…2 The process of root resorption in the permanent teeth is usually pathological, resulting in loss of dentin, cementum, or bone. 3 The diagnostic efficiency of EARR is an essential aspect to the definition of the adequate therapeutic approach and eventually to success in treatment. The clinical diagnosis of EARR mainly depends on routine radiographic techniques, such as periapical and panoramic radiography.…”

Surgical Endodontic Management of External Root Resorption and Apexification Using New Calcium Silicate-Based Materials

“…Traditionally, calcium hydroxide Ca (OH) 2 was the material of choice to induce formation of apical hard tissue [8]. Although the success rate of apical barrier formation using Ca (OH) 2 is 74−100%, there are still some disadvantages with this treatment choice.…”

“…It may arise as sequel of traumatic luxation injuries, orthodontic tooth movement, or chronic infections of pulp or periodontal structures, intracoronal bleaching, surgical procedures neoplastic process, associated with systemic diseases and lesions of idiopathic origin. The treatment goal in the external apical root resorption is to remove or destroy bacteria to allow healing to take place in the periradicular space [2,3].…”