Root resorption .

  • Tooth root resorption is multifactorial, leading to progressive destruction and eventual loss of tooth root dentin and cement.
  • There are internal and external types of root resorption, each having its variety.
  • The most significant etiological factors for external root resorption are: trauma, pressure from impacted teeth or slow-growing tumors or cysts and orthodontic treatment.
  • Internal root resorption is a pathological phenomenon that can be characterized by loss of dentin due to osteoclasts. The most significant etiological factor is pulpal inflammation.

Case 1

External cervical invasive root resorption in 26

Case 2

External root resorption caused by impacted premolar. Images showing intimate relationship between the premolar and molar. Severe root resorption in the molar and destruction of the buccal cortex.

Case 3

External cervical root resorption in tooth 11

Case 4

Internal root resorption

Case 5

Root resorption after orthodontic treatment

Case 6

Central incisor showing external root resorption caused by impacted canine.

Case 7

Root resorption associated with orthodontic treatment.