Internal root resorption in the maxillary centralincisor

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Internal root resorption is a chronic inflammatoryprocess initiated within the pulp space with the loss of dentin. Theclastic cells present in the pulp tissue trigger a progressive resorptionphenomenon. Case report and conclusion: This paper reports aclinical case of an internal root resorption in the permanent centralincisor, at the middle third of the root canal. Because it is asymptomatic,internal root resorption needs an early diagnosis in order to institutethe endodontic treatment before the process compromises themineralized structures of the tooth.