Internal and external root resorption management: a report of two cases

Area of Science:

• Endodontics
• Dental Inflammation
• Root Resorption

Background:

• Inflammation of the dentoalveolar apparatus can lead to tooth resorption.
• Various treatment strategies exist for managing internal and external root resorption based on etiology.

Observation:

• Two cases of inflammatory root resorption were treated.
• Treatment involved conventional nonsurgical endodontic therapy.
• Combined use of calcium hydroxide-iodoform dressing, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), and a flowable gutta-percha system was employed.

Findings:

• Radiographic evidence demonstrated healing of apical lesions.
• Arrest of both internal and external root resorption was achieved.
• Successful outcomes were observed after 1 year and 6 months of follow-up.

Implications:

• This combined therapeutic approach offers a viable solution for managing inflammatory root resorption.
• Nonsurgical endodontic interventions can effectively halt root resorption processes.
• Further research into these combined techniques may refine endodontic treatment protocols.