Severe Root Resorption after Obturating a Primary Molar Using Zinc Oxide and Eugenol at Different Follow-up Periods – A Case Report

Mona Abdel Rehim Wahby; Sherine Ezz Eldin  Taha; Eman Sayed  El Masry; Randa Youssef Abd  Al Gawad

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2020.3737

Authors

Mona Abdel Rehim Wahby Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
Sherine Ezz Eldin Taha Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Eman Sayed El Masry Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Randa Youssef Abd Al Gawad Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2020.3737

Keywords:

Pulpectomy, Primary molar, Zinc oxide eugenol, Root resorption

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study is to present severe root resorption following obturation of the primary molar with zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) at different follow-up periods.

CASE REPORT: We present the case of a 6-year-old boy with decayed lower primary molars. Pulpectomy for pulpally involved primary molars was performed. ZOE has been used as root canal filling material and follow-up was done at 3, 6, and 9 months.

CONCLUSION: External root resorption was detected at 3 months and the resorptive process continued till 9 months. This finding emphasizes the need for alternative filling material with less irritating properties.

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