Rebekah Lucier Pryles, DMD, Certificate in Endodontics
Clinical Endodontist
Upper Valley Endodontics, PC
Disclosures: Dentsply Tulsa: Honorarium
Lisiane Susin, D.D.S.
Assistant Director Endodontics
Georgia Regents University
Though endodontists frequently encounter resorptive dental conditions, significant misunderstanding of these pathologies exists within the greater dental community. The Glossary of Endodontic Terms defines resorption as a “condition associated with either a physiologic or pathologic process resulting in a loss of dentin, cementum and/or bone." Though seemingly simplistic, resorption represents a set of diverse processes and corresponding etiologies, resulting in heterogeneous presentations. This lecture presents an organized, evidence-based algorithm for differentiation among resorption classifications. It reviews the shared and unique pathophysiology of root resorption, included internal, external and invasive cervical varieties. Evidence-based management strategies will be discussed, including detailed protocols and a discussion of the prognosis of differing treatments. With an emphasis on provider-patient and provider-referrer communication, attendees will gain confidence in their ability to accurately explain this unique and important diagnostic entity.