Extensive idiopathic apical root resorption. A case report.
Multiple idiopathic external apical root resorption is an unusual phenomenon. A brief review of cases in the literature is presented as well as a report of a patient with severe resorption. No significant systemic, dental, or familial findings could be identified as a possible cause. Careful chronologic radiographic documentation showed that roots with normal length began to resorb several years earlier, and the resorption continued over a defined period of time, terminating spontaneously before tooth loss or obvious pulp damage. Because the pathogenesis is generally unknown, no specific treatment modalities exist at present.
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Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
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D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology