Sealing the cervical defect with biodentine

Abstract

External cervical resorption (ECR) is a type of external resorption that can be quite devastating for the tooth and in extreme cases can even lead to tooth extraction. Its diagnosis and management present many challenges for a dental practitioner. This case report describes the treatment of an ECR in the upper left central incisor, which was treated surgically following endodontic treatment using the new dental cement Biodentine to repair the cervical defect.