Inflammatory resorption is external resorption caused by inflammatory mediators released during pulpal necrosis.

Inflammatory resorption is external resorption caused by inflammatory mediators released during pulpal necrosis.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not studied
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

Inflammatory resorption is a type of external resorption driven by inflammation that originates from a necrotic pulp. When the pulp tissue dies and becomes infected, inflammatory mediators and bacterial products can diffuse through dentinal tubules and reach the periodontal ligament. There these inflammatory signals recruit clastic cells (odontoclasts/cementoclasts) to the root surface, causing resorption of cementum and dentin from the outside of the tooth. Clinically, this often follows trauma or carious exposure with pulp necrosis and can progress if the infection isn’t removed. Prompt endodontic treatment to eliminate necrotic tissue and infection can halt the resorption and help preserve the tooth.

Inflammatory resorption is a type of external resorption driven by inflammation that originates from a necrotic pulp. When the pulp tissue dies and becomes infected, inflammatory mediators and bacterial products can diffuse through dentinal tubules and reach the periodontal ligament. There these inflammatory signals recruit clastic cells (odontoclasts/cementoclasts) to the root surface, causing resorption of cementum and dentin from the outside of the tooth. Clinically, this often follows trauma or carious exposure with pulp necrosis and can progress if the infection isn’t removed. Prompt endodontic treatment to eliminate necrotic tissue and infection can halt the resorption and help preserve the tooth.