title: Primary tooth radicular resorption as a consequence of self-corrected ectopic eruption: 2 unusual cases.
abstract: Resorption of the distal root of primary second molars is a common consequence of ectopically erupting permanent first molars. Here, we report 2 unusual cases of primary molar root resorption caused by reversible (self-correcting) ectopic eruption of premolar and canine teeth. In both  cases, severe pathological resorption of the mesial roots of primary molars was detected on routine dental radiographs, and the affected molars remained asymptomatic until exfoliation. The purpose of this paper was, using 2 case studies, to highlight the possibility of primary root resorption  as a sequel of self-corrected ectopic eruption in locations not frequently diagnosed or reported.
authors: Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Irem
authors: I
authors: Guzeler
authors: Sezgi
authors: S
authors: Sara
authors: Zafer C
authors: ZC
authors: Cehreli
authors: Serdar
authors: S
authors: Uysal
authors: Robert J
authors: RJ
authors: Musselman
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging