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Interventions for the management of external root resorption.
Zohreh Ahangari1, Mona Nasser, Mina Mahdian
1Department of Endodontics and Iranian Dental Research Centre, Shahid Beheshti School of Dentistry, Daneshjou Boulevard, Evin, Tehran, Iran, 19834.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|June 18, 2010
Summary
This review found no randomized controlled trials on managing external root resorption in permanent teeth. Further high-quality research is needed to guide clinical decisions for this dental condition.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
Background:
- External root resorption is a pathological process triggered by stimuli like infection, trauma, or orthodontic tooth movement.
- While often detected radiographically, clinical symptoms such as pain and tooth mobility can also indicate root resorption.
- Treatment strategies for external root resorption are individualized, focusing on cause removal and lesion regeneration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for managing external root resorption in permanent teeth.
Main Methods:
- Searched Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE up to April 2010.
- Included randomized controlled trials comparing interventions for external root resorption in permanent teeth.
- Two independent reviewers screened studies; Cochrane Collaboration guidelines were followed.
Main Results:
- Searches identified 66 trials, but none met the inclusion criteria for this review.
- One ongoing study was identified and will be assessed upon publication.
Conclusions:
- No randomized controlled trials were found regarding the efficacy of interventions for external root resorption.
- Clinicians should rely on clinical experience for management decisions due to the lack of high-level evidence.
- Future research should prioritize robust clinical trials adhering to CONSORT guidelines.
