A Rare Case of Condensing Osteitis Associated with Root Resorption

Condensing osteitis refers to a focal area of increased radiodensity that is characterized by bone growth which is caused by mild infection of the root canal. Radiologically, it presents as a well-defined, rounded or triangular radiodensity that is uniformly opaque. Condensing osteitis appears to be...

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Published in:Journal of international oral health 2016-01, Vol.8 (1), p.140
Main Authors: Ustad, Farheen, Alwadai, Ghadeer, Ali, Fareedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Causes of
Complications and side effects
Females
Osteitis
Periodontal disease
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Summary:Condensing osteitis refers to a focal area of increased radiodensity that is characterized by bone growth which is caused by mild infection of the root canal. Radiologically, it presents as a well-defined, rounded or triangular radiodensity that is uniformly opaque. Condensing osteitis appears to be most often associated with mandibular posterior teeth. Root resorption and tooth movement are rare. We present a rare case of condensing osteitis which was associated with the maxillary tooth and caused resorption of the adjacent root.
ISSN:0976-7428
0976-1799
DOI:10.4103/0976-7428.199552