Management of internal and external resorption with open apex

Abstract

Tooth resorption is a phenomenon resulting in the loss of tooth structure. A simultaneous occurrence of internal resorption and communicating external resorption is often challenging for a clinician. To elicit immediate root canal treatment is of utmost importance, followed by the repair of defect to achieve promising results. For successful outcome, thorough investigations and obtaining a three-dimensional view of the extent and location of resorption should be obtained in order to plan the treatment.