Surgical Management of an Advanced Case of Invasive Cervical Root Resorption: A Case Report
Rajashree Tamuli1, Geeta Asthana1, Sadhna Manglani1
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, IND.
Cureus
|October 31, 2025
Summary
External cervical resorption (ECR) involves tooth structure loss, often detected late. Surgical management with Biodentine shows promising results for severe ECR cases, preventing further progression.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- External cervical resorption (ECR) is a progressive tooth destruction condition.
- ECR often presents asymptomatically until advanced stages.
- Multifactorial origins include trauma, orthodontics, and microbial factors.


