Multiple external root resorption.
Presented is an unusual case of multiple external root resorption. Although the cause of this resorption was not determined, several possibilities are presented. Trauma from occlusion, periodontal and pulpal inflammation, and resorption of idiopathic origin are all discussed as possible causes.
Yusof
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Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, Dental Faculty, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ghazali
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D000328:Adult; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000150:complications; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000150:complications; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology*