Cementum is a nonuniform mineralized connective tissue covering the tooth root and consists of several types that differ with respect to location, structure, function, rate of formation, chemical ...

External cervical resorption (ECR) refers to a pathological state in which resorption tissues penetrate into the dentin at the cervical aspect of the root. Despite being latent in its initial phase, ...

Panoramic (PAN) x-rays performed poorly in detecting external root resorption of third molars, but cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) did much better in diagnosing this condition. The study was ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics showed that greater retraction of ...