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¹Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Tooth resorption, the loss of tooth structure by clastic cells, presents diagnostic challenges due to varied causes. This review categorizes resorption by etiology to guide clinicians in diagnosis and treatment selection.

Keywords:

dental trauma inflammatory resorption invasive resorption pressure resorption root canal

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Dentistry
Oral Pathology

Background:

Tooth resorption involves the loss of organic and inorganic tooth components by clastic cells.
Existing classification schemes and complex etiologies can confuse clinicians, potentially impacting treatment decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

To categorize tooth resorption based on etiology.
To provide clinicians with a clinically relevant summary of resorption forms.
To focus on etiology-driven treatment strategies for recognition, diagnosis, and management.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of current research on tooth resorption.
Categorization of resorption types based on underlying causes.
Analysis of diagnostic and management strategies linked to specific etiologies.

Main Results:

Tooth resorption is classified by its etiological basis, clarifying complex presentations.
Etiology-driven categorization aids in differentiating various forms of tooth resorption.
The review highlights current advancements in understanding and managing tooth resorption.

Conclusions:

A clear, etiology-based classification system simplifies tooth resorption diagnosis.
Understanding the pathophysiology of resorption is crucial for effective treatment planning.
This review offers a practical guide for clinicians managing tooth resorption.