title: Generalized idiopathic apical root resorption as an incidental finding in an adolescent: a case history.
abstract: Generalized idiopathic apical root resorption is an unusual finding, especially in adolescents. This report describes a case in which the root resorption was an incidental finding in a patient referred for orthodontic treatment after suffering trauma to a central incisor. It emphasizes the need for adequate clinical and radiological examination before undertaking active orthodontic treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Snelgrove
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries