Management of internal inflammatory root resorption - an endodontic challenge: Case series

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Case Report

Author Details : Vasanta R Digole, Parag Dua*, Peeyush Pathak, Poonam Prakash, Vijay Kumar

Volume : 5, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 140-143

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijce.2020.033

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Abstract

Root resorption of the tooth is defined as a pathologic or physiologic process resulting in loss of hard tissue such as root dentin, cementum and bone. Root resorption is of two types external and internal root resorption. Management of internal root resorption has always been a challenge to the endodontists. It may occur in cases with chronic pulpal inflammation, following caries or due to traumatic injuries. Prevalence of internal root resorption is more in anterior teeth, because of their susceptibility to trauma. For successful treatment outcome early diagnosis, removal of the cause, proper treatment of the resorbed root is mandatory. This paper summarizes the management of internal root resorption through two cases of non-perforating and perforating internal resorption, which were successfully managed and showed good healing after a follow up of 6 months to 1 year.

Keywords: Root resorption, Nonperforating internal root resorption, Perforating internal root resorption.

How to cite : Digole V R, Dua P, Pathak P, Prakash P, Kumar V, Management of internal inflammatory root resorption - an endodontic challenge: Case series. IP Indian J Conserv Endod 2020;5(3):140-143

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