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Dental root resorption.

M N Gunraj1

  • 1Department of Endodontics, Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC, USA.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
|January 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This review examines physiologic mechanisms of root resorption, including surface, inflammatory, and replacement types. It discusses traumatic injuries, periradicular pathosis, and pressure-induced resorption, offering insights into etiology and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Physiology
  • Periodontal Ligament Biology
  • Root Resorption Mechanisms

Background:

  • Root resorption is a complex clinical phenomenon.
  • Understanding homeostatic mechanisms of the periodontal ligament is crucial.
  • The role of intermediate cementum in preventing resorption requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physiologic mechanisms underlying various clinical root resorption types.
  • To discuss root resorption associated with traumatic dental injuries.
  • To explore other resorption classifications, including internal, cervical, and external types.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on root resorption.
  • Analysis of physiologic and homeostatic mechanisms.
  • Classification and discussion of resorption based on etiology and clinical presentation.

Main Results:

  • Detailed examination of surface, inflammatory, and replacement root resorption.
  • Etiology and treatment considerations for trauma-induced resorption.
  • Overview of internal, cervical, and external resorption linked to periradicular pathosis and pressure.

Conclusions:

  • Physiologic mechanisms govern diverse root resorption processes.
  • Traumatic injuries and periradicular pathosis are significant etiological factors.
  • Further understanding of these mechanisms can guide clinical management and treatment strategies.

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