SP-43 What Type of Tooth Resorption Is This?

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CE Hours: 1.5

Description: Many dentists find it very challenging to differentiate between the different types of tooth resorption, which leads to uncertainty regarding the treatment required. There are 11 different types of resorption and each type requires different management so it is essential to know which type is present. However, historically, there has been conflicting and confusing terminology used to classify and diagnose tooth resorption. During this lecture, a clinical classification will be presented with justification for the use of specific terminology. Each of the 11 types of resorption will be described to enable easy diagnosis and an outline of the principles of management of each type of resorption will provide clinicians with guidelines to use in their own cases. Examples showing the outcomes of these treatment protocols will also be presented.

Learning Objectives:  

  • Describe the 11 types of tooth resorption and their clinical and radiographic features.
  • Differentially diagnose the different types of tooth resorption.
  • Outline the general management options for each type of resorption.

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What Type of Tooth Resorption Is This?
Recorded 04/18/2024  |  90 minutes
Recorded 04/18/2024  |  90 minutes
Evaluation
8 Questions
CE Test
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
Certificate
1.50 CE credits  |  Certificate available
1.50 CE credits  |  Certificate available

Paul V. Abbott, B.D.Sc., M.D.S., FRACDS(Endo)

Paul Abbott is an Emeritus Professor of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia. He is a Specialist Endodontist. Prior to taking a full-time University position in 2002, he spent 17 years in private specialist endodontic practice and he also held part-time academic positions at The University of Western Australia and the University of Melbourne. He was Dean and Head of the School of Dentistry at The University of Western Australia and Director of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia from 2003-2009. He has presented over 1000 lectures and courses in 51 countries. He has published 235 articles in refereed journals, 25 textbook chapters and 47 Newsletter articles. From 2015-2022, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Dental Traumatology. Prof. Abbott’s main research and clinical interests revolve around dental traumatology, tooth resorption, the diagnosis and management of pulp, root canal and peri-radicular conditions, with particular emphasis on pain control and disinfection of the root canal system. Prof. Abbott has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and service to the dental profession, particularly in education and research. In 2015, the Governor-General of Australia appointed Prof. Abbott as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - one of the highest honors in Australia – “For distinguished service to clinical dentistry, and to higher education, as an academic, researcher and author, to endodontics as a practitioner, and to professional organizations.”

Disclosure(s): OzDent Dental Products Australia: Consultant/Scientific Advisor (Ongoing), Honorarium (Ongoing)