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External cervical resorption‐part 1: histopathology, distribution and presentation
Author(s) -
Patel S.,
Mavridou A. M.,
Lambrechts P.,
Saberi N.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/iej.12942
Subject(s) - histopathology , presentation (obstetrics) , medicine , resorption , dentistry , pathology , radiology
External cervical resorption ( ECR ) is the loss of dental hard tissue as a result of odontoclastic action. It is a dynamic process that involves periodontal, dental and in later stages pulpal tissues. Over the last two decades, ECR has attracted increased interest; this is in part due to novel micro‐ CT and histopathological techniques for its assessment and also improved radiographic detection using CBCT . This literature review will cover the aetiology, potential predisposing factors, histopathology and diagnosis of ECR . Part 2 will cover the management of ECR .