Baba Farid University Dental Journal
Year : 2014, Volume : 5, Issue : 1
First page : ( 157) Last page : ( 159)
Print ISSN : 0976-8181. Online ISSN : 2230-7273.

Management of trauma associated internal resorption: A case report

Kumar Tarun, Professor, Mittal Sunandan, Professor and Head, Mittal Shifali, P.G. Student, Sharma Jyotika, P.G. Student

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Tarun Kumar, Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab

Online published on 28 May, 2014.

Abstract

Root resorption is of main concern to the endodontists. Internal resorption is characterized by an ovalshaped enlargement of the root canal space. It may occur in cases with chronic pulpal inflammation or due to trauma in the form of an accidental blow. Early diagnosis, removal of the cause, proper treatment of the resorbed root is mandatory for successful treatment outcome. Presented here is a case of internal resorption in maxillary central incisor caused by trauma 15 years back which was successfully managed by endodontic treatment. Six month follow up demonstrated clinically asymptomatic and adequately functional tooth, with radiographic signs of healing

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