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.
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