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A Review of External Cervical Resorption
Yiming Chen1, Ying Huang1, Xuliang Deng1
1Department of Geriatric Dentistry, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.
Journal of Endodontics
|March 22, 2021
Summary
External cervical resorption (ECR) is a rare but aggressive dental condition. This overview covers the latest research on its causes, diagnosis, and effective treatments, aiding dental professionals.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Dental Radiology
Background:
- External cervical resorption (ECR) is an uncommon, aggressive dental hard tissue destruction.
- ECR originates at the root's cervical surface, extending apicocoronally and circumferentially within dentin.
- The etiology of ECR remains largely unclear despite numerous studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of current research on External Cervical Resorption (ECR).
- To detail the etiology, histopathology, predisposing factors, diagnosis, classification, and treatment of ECR.
- To summarize ECR classification schemes and therapeutic principles.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent scientific literature and clinical studies on ECR.
- Analysis of advancements in diagnostic imaging, specifically cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
- Synthesis of information regarding ECR's pathogenesis and clinical management.
Main Results:
- Cone-beam computed tomographic imaging has enhanced understanding of ECR lesions.
- Research continues to refine diagnostic and treatment methodologies for ECR.
- A clear understanding of ECR's etiology is still developing.
Conclusions:
- ECR requires advanced diagnostic tools like CBCT for accurate assessment.
- Improved understanding facilitates better treatment strategies for External Cervical Resorption.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the precise etiology of ECR.
