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INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of external cervical resorption (ECR) and characterize the cases of ECR using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS: High-resolution CBCT scans of 6216 patients (2280 males and 3936 females), consecutively acquired during the period July 2021 to March 2022, were analyzed. Identified cases of ECR were characterized by 3 evaluators regarding lesion height, circumferential spread, portal of entry proximity to root canal, stage, location, and width. RESULTS: In a total of 38 patients and 40 teeth, ECR cases demonstrated an incidence of 0.61%. The median age of the patients was 39 years. Prevalence of ERC was 0.78% among males and 0.50% among females. The most affected teeth were the maxillary incisors and canines. The most frequent characteristics of the lesion were: extension up to the cervical third (47.5%), more than 270° circumferential spread (42.55%), probable pulpal involvement (57.5%), progressive stage (65%), supracrestal (52.1%) and mesial (34.7%) localization of >1 mm in size (52.1%) portals of entry. Cases with greater longitudinal involvement also showed greater circumferential progression (P = .008). There was no association between portal of entry location and bone crest or ECR reparative phase (P = .42). Inter-rater agreement ranged from good to very good. No association between portal of entry and ECR progression was observed. CONCLUSIONS: ECR showed low prevalence in the Brazilian population, affecting mostly anterior maxillary teeth of patients within a wide age range. CBCT allowed characterization of ECR lesions with good interobserver agreement.

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La reabsorción cervical externa es una patología poco frecuente y difícil de detectar, lo que complica el diagnóstico y pronóstico. El proceso destructivo provoca pérdida progresiva de tejido, comenzando en la superficie radicular y avanzando hacia la pulpa. Este tipo de reabsorción ocurre principalmente en la región cervical de la raíz dental pudiendo confundirse con lesión de caries radicular. El objetivo del reporte de caso es ilustrar al equipo de salud la existencia de esta condición y destacar la importancia del diagnóstico temprano y diferencial para evitar llegar a la pérdida del diente afectado.

External cervical resorption is a rare and difficult-to-detect condition, which complicates diagnosis and prognosis. The destructive process causes progressive loss of tissue, starting at the root surface and advancing towards the pulp. This type of resorption primarily occurs in the cervical region of the dental root and can be confused with root caries. The case report aims to inform the healthcare team about the presence of this condition and emphasizes the significance of early and differential diagnosis to prevent the loss of the affected tooth.

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The current study aims to report a case of invasive cervical resorption in a maxillary left central incisor with a history of dental trauma. After thorough clinical and tomographic evaluations, cervical cavitation, an irregularity in the gingival contour and crown discoloration were observed. Furthermore, presence of an extensive and well-defined area of invasive cervical resorption with pulp communication was discovered. The suggested diagnosis was asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis. The resorption area was treated with the complete removal of granulation tissue, sealed with light-curing glass ionomer cement. Then, the chemo-mechanical preparation and obturation of the root canal were performed. After two years of clinical follow-up and cone-beam computed tomography examination, there were no clinical signs and symptoms, the filling of the resorption area remained intact, and no hypodense image in the cervical region of tooth #21 could be detected. The management reported in this case presented a possible viable treatment for invasive cervical resorption, provided that correct diagnosis is made.

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Evidências emergentes mostram que a pandemia teve impactos significativos na saúde mental, provocando aumento da ansiedade e maior isolamento social devido às políticas de distanciamento físico introduzidas para controlar a doença. Um dos relatos mais frequentes dos cirurgiões-dentistas na pandemia foi o aumento do número de casos de pacientes com bruxismo e apertamento. Em consequência, observou-se acentuado número de casos de trincas e fraturas. Outra possível consequência do quadro de bruxismo e apertamento dos pacientes é a ocorrência de reabsorção cervical externa. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o número de casos com a presença de fratura, trinca e reabsorção cervical externa antes, durante e pós pandemia da COVID-19. Os dados foram obtidos através de tomografia computadorizada cone beam no centro de radiologia Slice, uma clínica particular de radiologia referência em endodontia na cidade de Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais, Brasil. O presente estudo observou um aumento no número de casos de trinca e fratura nos anos de 2020, 2021 e 2022. Os casos de reabsorção cervical externa apresentaram um aumento nos anos de 2021 e 2022. A pandemia da COVID-19 trouxe várias consequências negativas para a população, dentre elas o aumento da ansiedade e do estresse, que estão diretamente relacionados com o hábito do bruxismo e apertamento dental, consequentemente os casos de trincas, fraturas e reabsorção cervical externa aumentaram.

Emerging evidence shows that the pandemic has had significant impacts on mental health, causing increased anxiety and greater social isolation due to physical distancing policies introduced to control the disease. One of the most frequent reports from dental surgeons during the pandemic was the increase in the number of cases of patients with bruxism and clenching. As a result, a high number of cases of cracks and fractures were observed. Another possible consequence of patients' bruxism and clenching is the occurrence of external cervical resorption. The objective of this study is to evaluate the number of cases with the presence of fractures, cracks and external cervical resorption before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The data were obtained through cone beam computed tomography at the Slice radiology center, a private radiology clinic that is a reference in endodontics in the city of Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais, Brazil. The present study observed an increase in the number of crack and fracture cases in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Cases of external cervical resorption increased in 2021 and 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic brought several negative consequences for the population, among them the increase in anxiety and stress, which are directly related to the habit of bruxism and clenching teeth, consequently the cases of cracks, fractures and external cervical resorption have increased.

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Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of external cervical resorption (ECR) regarding sex, age, tooth, stages of progression, and portal of entry, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. Materials and Methods: CBCT scans of 1,313 patients from a Brazilian subpopulation comprising 883 female and 430 male patients (mean age, 55.2 years), acquired using a PreXion 3D CBCT unit, were evaluated. All permanent teeth included in the scans were evaluated for the presence of ECR according to the 3-dimensional classification and the portal of entry. The association between the presence of ECR and the factors studied was assessed using the χ2 test. Intra-observer agreement was analyzed with the kappa test (α = 0.05). Results: In total, 6,240 teeth were analyzed, of which 84 (1.35%) were affected by ECR. A significant association was found between the presence of ECR and sex, with a higher prevalence in male patients (p = 0.002). The most frequently affected teeth were the mandibular and maxillary central incisors. The most common height was the mid-third of the root. For the portal of entry, 44% of cases were on the proximal surfaces, 40.5% on the lingual/palatal surface and 15.5% on the buccal surface. Intra-observer agreement was excellent. Conclusions: The prevalence of ECR was 1.35%, with a higher prevalence in male patients and a wide age distribution. The mandibular and maxillary central incisors were the most commonly affected teeth, and cases of ECR most frequently showed a height into the mid-third of the root and proximal entry.

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A reabsorção cervical invasiva (RCI) é um processo patológico e agressivo formado a partir de ações de células clásticas que provocam destruição da estrutura dental. Caracteriza-se pela invasão de tecido fibrovascular e fibro-ósseo na região cervical da raiz, reabsorvendo cemento, esmalte e dentina. A etiologia da RCI ainda não foi bem elucidada, mas já se sabe que seu início depende da lesão ou deficiência da camada de cemento na região cervical da raiz, na região correspondente a junção amelocementária. Vários fatores predisponentes já foram identificados como: tratamento ortodôntico, clareamento endógeno e trauma. Na maioria dos casos, a reabsorção é assintomática. Apresenta poucos sinais e sintomas clínicos, e sua identificação é comumente realizada através de exames radiográficos de rotina. Uma vez identificada, a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico é um exame essencial para o correto planejamento de condução do tratamento, devido ao fato de ser possível observar toda extensão da lesão, identificar a natureza do processo e localizar o portal de entrada da lesão. Existem vários tipos de tratamento, como extrusão do elemento dentário para exposição da região de reabsorção futura restauração com material biocompativel, exposição cirúrgica com retalho ou até mesmo exodontia nos casos mais graves. Quanto mais precoce for o diagnóstico maiores são as taxas de sucesso.

Invasive cervical resorption (ICR) is a pathological and aggressive process formed from the actions of clastic cells that cause destruction of the dental structure. It is characterized by the invasion of fibrovascular and fibro-osseous tissue in the cervical region of the root, resorbing cement, enamel and dentin. The etiology of ICR has not yet been well elucidated, but it is already known that its onset depends on the lesion or deficiency of the cementum layer in the cervical region of the root, in the region corresponding to the cementoenamel junction. Several predisposing factors have already been identified, such as orthodontic treatment, endogenous bleaching and trauma. In most cases, resorption is asymptomatic. It presents few clinical signs and symptoms, and its identification is commonly performed through routine radiographic examinations. Once identified, cone beam computed tomography is an essential exam for the correct planning of treatment, due to the fact that it is possible to observe the entire extension of the lesion, identify the nature of the process and locate the entrance portal of the lesion. There are several types of treatment, such as extrusion of the dental element to expose the resorption region for future restoration with biocompatible material, surgical exposure with a flap or even extraction in the most severe cases. The earlier the diagnosis, the higher the success rates.

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A 41-year-old male with a dental history of invasive cervical resorption (ICR) was initially treated with a surgical endodontics approach and secondly with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) along with endodontic retreatment. The use of aPDT was essential to promote bacterial reduction in the resorption defect. Combining these techniques allowed for clinical, radiographic, and tomographic success after five years of follow-up.

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Root resorption consists of the loss of mineralized tissue (enamel, dentin, and cementum) of the inner or outer surface of the tooth due to the action of clastic cells. The correct diagnosis, the location, degree of tissue destruction, and the type of treatment are obstacles to the resolution of these lesions. The external cervical resorption is initiated in the amelocemental region progressively resorbing cementum, dentin, and enamel, constituting multiples ducts of resorption in an apical direction. This study reports a clinical case of treatment of a tooth affected by external cervical resorption with six-year clinical and radiographic follow-up. A 28-year-old male patient attended the clinic reporting a stain in the element 11. On clinical examination, there was a pinkish stain in the cervical lingual region, small cavitation in the enamel cervical region, and gingival bleeding with no insertion loss. Radiographically was observed a change at the root in the right central incisor, which was diagnosed as external root resorption. The negative response to the pulp sensitivity test confirmed the condition of pulp necrosis, indicating the need for endodontic treatment. To the treatment, it was opted for a minimally invasive approach, with endodontic access, instrumentation, and monthly exchanges of calcium hydroxide, for three months. After this period, the root canal has been filled with gutta-percha and sealer 26, in the apical third. The cervical and medium third were filled with MTA (mineral trioxide aggregate) leaving a central space for later fiberglass posts placing. The fiberglass post has been cemented with resinous cement and the tooth restored with resin composite. After six years of a radiographic control semiannual and annual, noticed normality in the periradicular tissues and disruption of the resorption process, was observed. The clinical management minimally invasive adopted reported in this case presents a viable treatment for external root resorption of the cervical third, especially in anterior teeth.

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Invasive multiple cervical root resorptions after vital tooth bleaching is a rare condition. The aim of this article is to present a case of multiple external cervical root resorptions (ECRR) after a misguided home whitening treatment. A 34 year old male patient presented with slight sensitivity and mobility in several teeth. Despite the manufacturer's recommendations, the patient used a 22% carbamide peroxide-based tooth bleaching gel at home for 4 days consecutively, at night, on the upper and lower arches. Clinical examination revealed gingival swelling, probing depths ranging 5-7 mm on the buccal and proximal surfaces, and grade 2 mobility of the teeth affected by ECRR. Radiographs revealed presence of ECRR in several teeth during initial examination, and development of multiple new lesions 6 months later. The teeth were subsequently extracted. Histological analysis showed multiple dentine lacunae and areas of dentine reparation. The careful use of these products can prevent sequelae such as those reported in this clinical case. As the vital bleaching has a variable success rate, patients should be informed through a consent form of the benefits and risks of tooth bleaching treatment.

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ABSTRACT External cervical resorption is caused, almost exclusively, by dental trauma - especially those characterized by concussion - and is a dental disease to be diagnosed and treated accurately by endodontists. However, the vast majority of the cases is initially diagnosed by an orthodontist, due to the imaging possibilities in standardized documentations. Among the causes of external cervical resorption, it is common to mistakenly attribute it to orthodontic treatment, traumatic occlusion or even to chronic inflammatory periodontal disease. External cervical resorption is associated to dental trauma in several situations mentioned in this paper. In old cases, and eventually still nowadays, it may have been induced by internal tooth bleaching, which is increasingly less frequent in endodontically treated teeth. There are some tips to be followed and some care that must be taken during the diagnosis and treatment of external cervical resorption clinical cases. The present study lists foundations that will allow the professional to perform safely and accurately in each specific case. Some of these tips and care measures are of orthodontic nature.

RESUMO A reabsorção cervical externa é provocada, quase exclusivamente, pelo traumatismo dentário, especialmente os do tipo concussão. Ela constitui uma doença dentária a ser diagnosticada e tratada com precisão pelo endodontista, mas a grande maioria dos casos é inicialmente diagnosticada pelo ortodontista, em função das oportunidades imagiológicas nas documentações padronizadas. Entre as causas da reabsorção cervical externa, é comum atribuí-la equivocamente ao tratamento ortodôntico, à oclusão traumática ou, ainda, à doença periodontal inflamatória crônica. A reabsorção cervical externa está associada ao traumatismo dentário em várias situações mencionadas neste trabalho. Em casos mais antigos - e ainda hoje, eventualmente -, pode ter sido induzida pelo clareamento dentário interno, cada vez menos realizado em dentes endodonticamente tratados. Algumas dicas e cuidados devem ser tomados no diagnóstico e no tratamento dos casos clínicos de reabsorção cervical externa. No presente trabalho, são listados fundamentos para que o clínico possa atuar com segurança e precisão em cada caso, especificamente. Nessas dicas e cuidados, encontram-se alguns de natureza ortodôntica.

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Invasive cervical resorption is entirely an uncommon entity in dental community that is not well understood. Accurate diagnosis of the situation and immediate treatment execution are prerequisites for long term retention of the tooth. Treatment procedure includes elimination of the resorptive tissue followed by restoring the defect with a suitable biocompatible material. The necessity of endodontic treatment depends on whether the defect had invaded the root canal or not. This case report elaborates the surgical management of a class IV invasive cervical resorption in the central incisor followed by restoration of the defect with biodentine.

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External Cervical Resorption in maxillary canines with pulp vitality is frequently associated with dental trauma resulting from surgical procedures carried out to prepare the teeth for further orthodontic traction. Preparation procedures might surgically manipulate the cementoenamel junction or cause luxation of teeth due to applying excessive force or movement tests beyond the tolerance limits of periodontal ligament and cervical tissue structures. Dentin exposure at the cementoenamel junction triggers External Cervical Resorption as a result of inflammation followed by antigen recognition of dentin proteins. External Cervical Resorption is painless, does not induce pulpitis and develops slowly. The lesion is generally associated with and covered by gingival soft tissues which disguise normal clinical aspects, thereby leading to late diagnosis when the process is near pulp threshold. Endodontic treatment is recommended only if surgical procedures are rendered necessary in the pulp space; otherwise, External Cervical Resorption should be treated by conservative means: protecting the dental pulp and restoring function and esthetics of teeth whose pulp will remain in normal conditions. Unfortunately, there is a lack of well-grounded research evincing how often External Cervical Resorption associated with canines subjected to orthodontic traction occurs.

A reabsorção cervical externa em caninos superiores com vitalidade pulpar em sua quase totalidade está associada a traumatismo dentário decorrente de procedimentos cirúrgicos associado à preparação desse dente para ser tracionado ortodonticamente. Nessa preparação pode se manipular cirurgicamente a junção amelocementária ou luxar o dente com forças excessivas ou com testes de movimentação além dos limites de tolerância estrutural do ligamento periodontal e tecidos cervicais. A exposição dentinária na junção amelocementária é o estopim para se iniciar uma reabsorção cervical externa a partir de uma inflamação induzida na região seguida de reconhecimento antigênico das proteínas dentinárias. A reabsorção cervical externa é indolor, não induz pulpites e tem uma evolução lenta. Em geral, a lesão está associada e recoberta por tecidos moles gengivais que mantêm, por longos períodos, os aspectos clínicos normais, induzindo diagnósticos tardios, quando o processo se aproxima dos limites pulpares. O tratamento endodôntico está indicado apenas em função de procedimentos operatórios que se fazem necessários no espaço pulpar; caso contrário, a reabsorção cervical externa deve ser tratada de forma conservadora, protegendo a polpa dentária e restaurando a função e estética do dente que permanecerá com sua polpa normal. Infelizmente, não sabemos, com base em pesquisas de casuísticas bem estabelecidas, qual é a frequência da reabsorção cervical externa associada a caninos ortodonticamente tracionados.

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The aim of this study is to present a classification with a clinical application for root resorption, so that diagnosis will be more objective and immediately linked to the source of the problem, leading the clinician to automatically develop the likely treatment plan with a precise prognosis. With this purpose, we suggest putting together all diagnosed dental resorptions into one of these four criteria: 1) Root resorption caused by cementoblast cell death, with preservation of the Malassez epithelial rests. 2) Root resorption by cementoblasts and Malassez epithelial rests death. 3) Dental resorption by odontoblasts cell death with preservation of pulp vitality. 4) Dental resorption by direct exposure of dentin to gingival connective tissue at the cementoenamel junction gaps.

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The aim of this study is to present a classification with a clinical application for root resorption, so that diagnosis will be more objective and immediately linked to the source of the problem, leading the clinician to automatically develop the likely treatment plan with a precise prognosis. With this purpose, we suggest putting together all diagnosed dental resorptions into one of these four criteria: 1) Root resorption caused by cementoblast cell death, with preservation of the Malassez epithelial rests. 2) Root resorption by cementoblasts and Malassez epithelial rests death. 3) Dental resorption by odontoblasts cell death with preservation of pulp vitality. 4) Dental resorption by direct exposure of dentin to gingival connective tissue at the cementoenamel junction gaps.

O presente trabalho propõe-se a apresentar uma classificação, com aplicação clínica, para as reabsorções dentárias, para que o diagnóstico seja objetivo e imediatamente ligado à causa do problema, levando automaticamente o clínico ao provável plano de tratamento e a um prognóstico preciso. Com esse objetivo, sugerimos agrupar cada caso clínico de reabsorção dentária em um dos seguintes grupos: 1) Reabsorções radiculares pela morte dos cementoblastos, com manutenção dos restos epiteliais de Malassez. 2) Reabsorções radiculares pela morte dos cementoblastos e dos restos epiteliais de Malassez. 3) Reabsorções dentárias pela morte dos odontoblastos, com manutenção da vitalidade pulpar. 4) Reabsorções dentárias pela exposição direta da dentina ao tecido conjuntivo gengival, nos gaps da junção amelocementária.

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This clinical case report describes the diagnosis and treatment of an external invasive cervical resorption. A 17-year-old female patient had a confirmed diagnosis of invasive cervical resorption class 4 by cone beam computerized tomography. Although, there was no communication with the root canal, the invasive resorption process was extending into the cervical and middle third of the root. The treatment of the cervical resorption of the lateral incisor interrupted the resorptive process and restored the damaged root surface and the dental functions without any esthetic sequelae. Both the radiographic examination and computed tomography are imperative to reveal the extent of the defect in the differential diagnosis.

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Nesse trabalho, procurou-se explicar - anatômica e funcionalmente - como se estrutura e se organiza a região cervical dos dentes, para fundamentar os seguintes questionamentos: 1) Por que ocorre Reabsorção Cervical Externa na dentição humana?; 2) Por que na gengivite e na periodontite não se tem Reabsorção Cervical Externa?; 3) Por que depois do traumatismo dentário e da clareação interna pode ocorrer a Reabsorção Cervical Externa?; 4) Por que o movimento ortodôntico não altera a cor e o volume gengival durante o tratamento?; 5) Por que o movimento ortodôntico não induz Reabsorção Cervical Externa, mesmo sabendo-se que a região cervical pode ser muito exigida? A existência de antígenos sequestrados na dentina, a presença de janelas de dentina na região cervical de todos os dentes, a reação do epitélio juncional e a distribuição dos vasos sanguíneos gengivais podem justificar por que a Reabsorção Cervical Externa não ocorre e nem a cor e o volume gengival são alterados no movimento ortodôntico.

This study sought to explain, both anatomically and functionally, how the cervical region of human teeth is structured and organized in order to address the following questions: 1) Why does External Cervical Resorption (ECR) occur in human dentition? 2) Why is there no ECR in gingivitis and periodontitis? 3) Why ECR can occur after dental trauma and internal bleaching? 4) Why does orthodontic movement not change the gingival color and volume during treatment? 5) Why does orthodontic movement not induce ECR although it is common knowledge that the cervical region can undergo much stress? The existence of sequestered antigens in the dentin, the presence of dentin gaps in the cervical region of all teeth, the reaction of the junctional epithelium and the gingival distribution of blood vessels may explain why ECR does not occur, nor do gingival color and volume change when teeth are orthodontically moved.

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O presente relato descreve uma reabsorção cervical externa em incisivo central superior previamente tratado endodônticamente em paciente de 19 anos. A cavidade reabsortiva foi observada apicalmente à crista alveolar, na superfície mesio-palatina. A etiologia da reabsorção foi atribuída ao trauma, por destruição local do ligamento periodontal devido avulsão na adolescência. O retratamento endodôntico, seguido de reconstituição da cavidade reabsortiva com resina fotopolimerizável sob abordagem cirúrgica foram realizados. Após 6 meses, o elemento em questão não apresentou nenhum sintoma patológico. A remoção do tecido de granulação oriundo da cavidade reabsortiva e o selamento da mesma são fundamentais para o processo de cicatrização. Os objetivos do tratamento do presente caso eram: prevenir a progressão do processo reabsortivo e viabilizar o tratamento ortodôntico. Este relato é de interesse multidisciplinar, onde o dilema clínico da recorrência do quadro patológico em função do tratamento ortodôntico e os riscos de insucesso do tratamento foram discutidos.

This case report describes an external cervical resorption in a maxillary central incisor in a patient previously treated endodontically. The resorption cavity was observed apically to the alveolar crest in the mesio-palatal surfaces. The etiology of resorption was attributed to trauma by local destruction of the periodontal ligament as result of an teeth avulsion in adolescence. The endodontic retreatment, followed by reconstitution of the resorption cavity with light-cured resin were performed under surgical approach. After twelve months, the element in question did not show any pathological symptom. The removal of granulation tissue from the resorption cavity and the cavity seal are key to the healing process. The goals of treatment of this case were: to prevent the progression of the resorptive process and facilitate orthodontic treatment. This is a multidisciplinary interest report, where the clinical dilemma of recurrence of the pathological picture in the light of orthodontic treatment and risk of treatment failure were discussed.

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INTRODUÇÃO: a tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) foi introduzida no final da década de 90 e estudos têm aprimorado o seu emprego na Odontologia. OBJETIVO: o objetivo desse artigo foi verificar a influência de imagens tridimensionais (3D) no plano de tratamento ortodôntico. MÉTODOS: duas situações clínicas (reabsorção cervical e deiscência óssea) foram descritas por meio de imagens 3D. RESULTADOS: a conduta ortodôntica foi redirecionada para a simplificação da mecânica e o controle das lesões durante o tratamento ortodôntico. CONCLUSÃO: imagens 3D são capazes de aumentar a acurácia do diagnóstico e redirecionar o plano de tratamento ortodôntico.

INTRODUCTION: Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) was introduced in the 90's and studies have improved its use in dentistry. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article was to investigate the influence of three-dimensional (3D) images in orthodontic treatment planning. METHOD: Two clinical situations (bone dehiscence and cervical resorption) were described by 3D images. RESULTS: The orthodontic treatment plan was redirected to a simplified mechanics and control of the lesions during orthodontic treatment. CONCLUSION: 3D images are able to increase diagnostic accuracy and redirect orthodontic treatment plan.

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