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Multiple external root resorption.

W Z Yusof1, M N Ghazali

  • 1Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, Dental Faculty, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|April 1, 1989
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This case report details multiple external root resorption, an uncommon dental condition. Potential causes discussed include occlusal trauma, inflammation, and idiopathic factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • External root resorption is a pathological process affecting teeth.
  • Multiple instances of this condition are rare and warrant investigation.

Observation:

  • An unusual case involving multiple external root resorption was identified.
  • The etiology of the resorption was not definitively determined.

Findings:

  • Several potential causes for the observed resorption were explored.
  • These possibilities included trauma from occlusion, periodontal inflammation, pulpal inflammation, and idiopathic resorption.

Implications:

  • Understanding the diverse causes of external root resorption is crucial for diagnosis.
  • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms behind idiopathic cases.