title: Extensive idiopathic external apical root resorption on a 13 year old child.
abstract: External root resorption in permanent teeth can occur as a result of a multitude of local and systemic factors. Root resorption that is idiopathic or occurring without any identifiable underlying cause is an unusual phenomenon, especially in children. This article describes a rare case of extensive external apical root resorption affecting multiple teeth and occurring concomitantly with localized periodontitis in a 13 year-old child. No significant systemic, local or familial findings could be identified as a plausible cause for the root resorption.
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, India. drsapnahegde@yahoo.co.in
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authors: Hegde
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authors: Shubha
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authors: Kakti
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authors: Rao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000473:pathology*