Progressive cervical root resorption related to tetracycline root conditioning.
Root resorption is reported as a microscopic finding in trials attempting to regenerate the periodontium using tetracycline or citric acid root conditioning. This report deals with a case of progressive cervical root resorption in a female patient who had been successfully treated by tetracycline root conditioning. The article emphasizes the possibility of this adverse effect, and discusses a possible mechanism inducing this phenomenon.
Ben-Yehouda
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Department of Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Center, Israeli Defense Force, Tel Hashomer.
D000328:Adult; D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000601:surgery; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003648:Decalcification Technique / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013752:Tetracycline