Forceps extraction of teeth with severe internal root resorption

J Am Dent Assoc. 1997 Jun;128(6):751-4. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1997.0299.

Abstract

Many treatment plans require a dental practitioner to maintain the entire labial cortical plate of bone when removing an anterior maxillary tooth. A tooth with an undermined root secondary to an endodontic perforation or internal (Idiopathic) resorption can present a surgical challenge to the general practitioner. This article describes a new technique for extracting a severely undermined anterior maxillary tooth while maintaining the entire labial cortex of bone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Bonding
  • Humans
  • Incisor
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / complications
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class II / therapy
  • Maxilla
  • Orthodontic Space Closure
  • Post and Core Technique / adverse effects
  • Root Resorption / complications*
  • Root Resorption / etiology
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Tooth Extraction / instrumentation
  • Tooth Extraction / methods*
  • Tooth, Nonvital / complications