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<p>Root resorption is a process that results in the loss of dental hard tissues as a result of odontoclastic action. One of the types of external resorption is external cervical resorption, which usually manifests itself in the cervical aspect of the teeth. Clinically, external root resorption is usually asymptomatic. When external cervical resorption occurs, cervical cavitation, gingival contour irregularity, or pink discoloration of the overlying enamel can often be observed. This case report describes the clinical and radiologic diagnosis (cone beam computed tomography) and treatment of external cervical resorption according to the current guidelines of the European Society of Endodontology. After 4 years, the tooth remained functional and the esthetic effect was satisfactory.</p>
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Root resorption is a process that results in the loss of dental hard tissues as a result of odontoclastic action. One of the types of external resorption is external cervical resorption, which usually manifests itself in the cervical aspect of the teeth. Clinically, external root resorption is usually asymptomatic. When external cervical resorption occurs, cervical cavitation, gingival contour irregularity, or pink discoloration of the overlying enamel can often be observed. This case report describes the clinical and radiologic diagnosis (cone beam computed tomography) and treatment of external cervical resorption according to the current guidelines of the European Society of Endodontology. After 4 years, the tooth remained functional and the esthetic effect was satisfactory.

Treatment of external cervical resorption – a case report with 4-year follow-up

Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences

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Root resorption is a process that results in the loss of dental hard tissues as a result of odontoclastic action. One of the types of external resorption is...

Treatment of external cervical resorption – a case report with 4-year follow-up

Pubblicato online: 25 apr 2024

Pagine: 41 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.949

Parole chiave
cone beam computed tomography, external cervical resorption, incisor, radiography, tooth resorption

© 2024 Katarzyna Lewusz-Butkiewicz et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Treatment of external cervical resorption – a case report with 4-year follow-up

Pubblicato online: 25 apr 2024

Pagine: 41 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.949

Parole chiavecone beam computed tomography, external cervical resorption, incisor, radiography, tooth resorption

© 2024 Katarzyna Lewusz-Butkiewicz et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
cone beam computed tomography, external cervical resorption, incisor, radiography, tooth resorption