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root re·sorp·tion

dissolution of the root of a tooth; either external, with loss or blunting of the apical portion, or internal, with loss of dentin from the inside (pulpal) part of the root area.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

root re·sorp·tion

(rūt rĕ-sōrpshŭn)
Dissolution of tooth root; either external, with loss or blunting of apical portion, or internal, with loss of dentin from inside (pulpal) part of root area.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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Effects of Low-Level Laser on the Repair of Orthodontically Induced Inflammatory Root Resorption: A Systematic Review of Studies in Rats/Efectos del Laser de Bajo Nivel en la Reparacion de la Reabsorcion Radicular Inflamatoria Inducida por Ortodoncia: Una Revision Sistematica de Estudios en Ratas
Pathological root resorption was the most common cause of radiographic failure observed in 10 of the 12 failed patients at 6 months.
COMPARISON OF MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE AND FORMOCRESOL AS PULPOTOMY AGENT IN PRIMARY MOLAR TEETH: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
The use of an important concentration of hydrogen peroxide activated with heating can lead to cervical root resorption. 4, 5, 6
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The incidence of pulp necrosis and root resorption is greater when the apex of transplanted premolars is closed [10, 18, 19].
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There were statistically significant differences between root resorption degrees of lateral incisors and maxillary impacted canine follicle widths (p < 0.05) (Table 2).
The Relationship between Dental Follicle Width and Maxillary Impacted Canines' Descriptive and Resorptive Features Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Volumetric measurement of root resorption following molar mini-screw implant intrusion using cone beam computed tomography.
Accuracy Assessment of Three-dimensional Surface Reconstructions of In vivo Teeth from Cone-beam Computed Tomography
Part 2: root resorption. Dental Traumatol 2007; 23(2):105-13.
Two dimensional versus three dimensional imaging in endodontics--an updated review
The external root resorption can be transitory or progressing.
Pathological external resorption caused by impacted tooth
2) Excessive physiological root resorption involving more than 1/3rd of the root surface
Efficacy of sustained-release metronidazole gel preparation against Enterococcus faecalis in primary tooth--randomized clinical trail

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