Can root resorption be fixed?
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.
Can a tooth with 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 root 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 fast does root resorption occur?
ERR can advance rapidly, such that an entire root surface may be resorbed within just a few months if left untreated. ERR also affects teeth with chronic apical periodontitis. One of the most common causes for apical RR is overzealous orthodontic tooth movement.
What causes root resorption in teeth?
In most cases it is due to a physical injury to the tooth, as from an impact, chemical, or burn. The trauma leads to inflammation that in turn results in resorption. Other causes include pulp necrosis, periodontal treatment, orthodontics, or poorly done, non-professional tooth whitening.
What happens if tooth resorption is left untreated?
Internal inflammatory root resorption (IIRR) is a rare condition of the root canal and if it is left untreated it may lead to destruction of the surrounding dental hard tissues. Odontoclasts are responsible for this situation which can potentially perforate the root.
How do you stop internal tooth resorption?
Internal resorption is an uncommon resorption of the tooth, which starts from the root canal and destroys the surrounding tooth structure. It is easy to control the process of internal root resorption via severing the blood supply to the resorbing tissues with conventional root canal therapy.
How do you treat internal tooth resorption?
Treatment for internal resorption includes root canal therapy, followed by restoration. Considering that vital pulp tissue is necessary for resorption, root canal therapy will stop the resorption. The chemical cleaning aspect of root canal therapy typically involves using various concentrations of sodium hypochlorite.