Invasive cervical root resorption 15 years after modified Widman flap surgery

J Oral Sci. 2013;55(2):183-5. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.55.183.

Abstract

Invasive cervical root resorption is a relatively uncommon form of external root resorption. Creeping attachment is defined as postoperative coronal migration of the gingival margin. We describe a case of invasive cervical root resorption following coronal shift of interdental papillae 15 years after modified Widman flap surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Epithelial Attachment / pathology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gingiva / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Periodontitis / prevention & control
  • Periodontitis / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Root Resorption / etiology*
  • Surgical Flaps / adverse effects*
  • Tooth Cervix / pathology*