An unusual case of furcation external resorption.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the presentation and management of an unusual external root resorption.


CONCLUSIONS
An unusual external inflammatory root resorption presented in the furcation of a mandibular first molar. Review of earlier radiographs suggested that the lesion was non-progressive. Occlusal trauma associated with anterior open bite was the most likely aetiological factor. No active treatment was prescribed.


CONCLUSIONS
External resorption may occur following loss of the external root surface. Occlusal trauma may be a propagating stimulus for progressive resorption. Lesions may sometimes be non-progressive, and treatment may therefore be more damaging than observation.
Wood
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Division of Restorative Dentistry, University of Bristol Dental School, Lower Maudlin St., Bristol BS1 2LY, UK.
Rees
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JS
D000328:Adult; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D003804:Dentin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology