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External cervical resorption of a primary canine
Author(s) -
RODD H. D.,
NAIK S.,
CRAIG G. T.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2005.00655.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cementoenamel junction , resorption , root resorption , presentation (obstetrics) , crown (dentistry) , maxillary canine , permanent tooth , dentistry , permanent teeth , surgery , pathology , molar
Summary. The authors describe the case of a 3‐year‐old boy who presented with a mobile right maxillary primary canine. Clinical examination revealed this tooth to have an abnormally large crown, which appeared to have sustained a crown–root fracture. Periodontal probing depths of 5 mm were detected around the tooth. Radiographically, there was a marked constriction at the cementoenamel junction with associated alveolar rarefaction. Both upper primary canines were subsequently removed under general anaesthetic and the right canine was subject to histopathological investigation. A diagnosis of external cervical resorption was made. A review of the literature confirmed this to be a very unusual case presentation.