title: Fracture of tooth by internal resorption: case report.
abstract: A case of extensive internal resorption of the left mandibular first premolar in a 24 year old man is reported. The case presented with slight discolouration and mobility of the tooth. On radiological examination extensive internal resorption and a fracture line at the cemento enamel region was observed, separating the crown and root. The case was treated endodontically after surgical removal of the fractured fragment of the crown.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Dental College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Anil
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Raji
authors.forename: V T
authors.initials: VT
authors.lastname: Beena
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vijayakumar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000150:complications*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology*