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A case of progressive external root resorption treated with surgical exposure and composite restoration
Author(s) -
Isidor F.,
Stokholm R.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1992.tb00247.x
Subject(s) - resorption , root resorption , composite number , dentistry , medicine , materials science , composite material , pathology
Progressive external, root resorption was observed apical to the alveolar crest on the buccal surface of a tooth. The area of root resorption was surgically exposed. To gain access to the root resorption cavity osteoectomy was performed. The soft tissue in the resorption cavity was removed and a composite filling (Retroplast) was placed in the cavity using a dentine bonding system (Gluma). The pulp was removed and the root canal was obturated with gutta‐percha points and root canal sealer (AHL 26 ). Eight months after treatment no further root resorption was observed. Increased pocket depth and slight bleeding on probing in the area of resorption were evident.