Can external root resorption be treated?
External resorption that can be cured requires treatment that entails removal of the tissue invading the root of your tooth, chemical treatment of the debrided root surface to prevent recurrence followed by replacement of the lost root structure with some kind of restorative material.
What causes external resorption of teeth?
External resorption is often caused by injuries to the mouth and teeth that cause swelling and loss of bone and tissue on and around a tooth. Such injuries may occur from prolonged use of orthodontic appliances such as braces, or from tooth grinding or tooth bleaching.
Can a tooth with root resorption be saved?
The cells in this tissue are the cause of the inflammatory process that has been destroying the tooth from the inside out. Luckily for this individual, the resorption has not completely destroyed the root of the tooth and it has a good chance of being saved with endodontic therapy – a “root canal.”
Can external resorption spread to other teeth?
If not spotted and treated resorption will continue until the tooth can no longer be saved. What’s more it doesn’t stop there. Just as a rotten apple in a fruit bowl will affect nearby healthy pieces of fruit, resorption can easily spread to other nearby teeth and gums.
How common is external tooth resorption?
Tooth resorption is present in 5 to 10% of the general population who has never been subjected to orthodontic treatment. It has been considered the major cause of tooth loss; however, considerable confusion remains with regards to diagnosis of the different types of tooth resorption.
Can you live with tooth resorption?
If the resorption is only internal, removing this tissue will leave the tooth with the best possible prognosis. Unfortunately, if external resorption is diagnosed, there isn’t a favorable prognosis. This form of resorption is most often trauma related, causing damage to the periodontal ligament.
What causes internal resorption in a tooth?
Internal Tooth Resorption. This is usually caused by some form of injury to the tooth, such as trauma, chemicals or heat, or bacterial invasion of the pulp. The tooth tissue changes from its normal consistency into giant, inflamed cells that are then absorbed into the tooth root.
What to do if tooth resorption occur?
Treating the infection – if a bacterial infection is present,this would have to be treated usually with calcium hydroxide combined with possible root canal therapy.
Does my tooth need a root canal?
You may need a root canal if you have a severe toothache, usually along with swelling in your jaw around your tooth. When the pulp (the soft tissue inside the roots and center of a tooth) is damaged from a cracked tooth or other injury, or from a deep cavity, it can get infected.
Is orthodontic root resorption a problem?
Orthodontic root resorption is a common “side effect’ of orthodontic treatment. This systematic review gives us new information on this problem. We are all familiar with Orthodontically Induced Root Resorption (OIRR.