The Outcome of Decoronation in Severe Cases of External Cervical Root Resorption in Young Patients.

ABSTRACT

This study examines decoronation as a treatment option for teeth with progressive external cervical root resorption (ECR). Six young patients aged 9.5-13, with a total of nine incisor teeth affected by ECR due to previous dental trauma, were treated by decoronation. Six teeth were classified as class 4 and two as class 3, according to Heithersay's classification. Another tooth with class 2 resorption also had a perforation. After decoronation, all cases showed favorable outcomes during a follow-up period of 2.5-8 years. The procedure halted the progression of ECR and promoted vertical and horizontal ridge development above the submerged root. Decoronation can be considered for the successful treatment of advanced cases of ECR in young patients.