Internal and external root resorption: aetiology, diagnosis and treatment options.

Zaid Al-Momani, Peter J Nixon

Restorative Department, Level 5, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds.

Dental update 2013 Mar

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Root resorption is a pathological process that may occur after surgical, mechanical, chemical or thermal insult. Generally, it can be classified as internal and external root resorption. Depending on the diagnosis, an orthograde, surgical or a combined approach is used in management of these cases. General dental practitioners can face difficulties in diagnosis and treatment planning for cases with root resorption. An understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of root resorption is critical for diagnosis, effective management and improves outcome.

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Zaid Al-Momani, Peter J Nixon. Internal and external root resorption: aetiology, diagnosis and treatment options. Dental update. 2013 Mar;40(2):102-4, 107-8, 111-2