ESE position statement on root resorption.

This Position Statement on root resorption represents the consensus of an expert committee convened by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). The statement is based on current clinical and scientific evidence as well as the expertise of the committee. The aim is to provide clinicians with authoritative information on the aetiology, histopathology, clinical presentation and recommendations for the management of root resorption. It is the intention of the committee to update this position statement at appropriate intervals as further evidence emerges.

Present status and future directions: Root resorption.

Root resorption is the loss of dental hard tissue because of odontoclastic action. In permanent teeth, it is undesirable and pathological in nature. Root resorption may occur on the inner aspect of the root canal (internal root resorption) or on the outer aspect of the root (external root resorption). Regardless of its location, root resorption is irreversible, and may result in discomfort for the patient, requires management and/or, in some cases, results in the premature loss of the affected tooth. Root resorption is often challenging to accurately diagnose and manage. The aim of this narrative review is to present the relevant literature on the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management, as well as discuss the future directions of diagnosis and management of root resorption.