title: Disappearing roots. A case of widespread apical root resorption.
abstract: This article describes the case of widespread apical root resorption of unknown origin in a 16-year-old male. Radiographic investigations showed widespread root resorption affecting permanent molars, premolars and incisors to a varying degree. Haematological and endocrine investigations were all within normal ranges. The mechanisms for the findings are considered.
authors.affiliation: Division of Child Dental Health, Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY. doctorahmed@gmail.com
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Omer
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Abela
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Atack
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Crawford
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D019229:Dentition, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000473:pathology*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D017211:Treatment Failure