Internal root resorption in the maxillary central incisor

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Introduction: Internal root resorption is a chronic inflammatory
process initiated within the pulp space with the loss of dentin. The
clastic cells present in the pulp tissue trigger a progressive resorption
phenomenon. Case report and conclusion: This paper reports a
clinical case of an internal root resorption in the permanent central
incisor, at the middle third of the root canal. Because it is asymptomatic,
internal root resorption needs an early diagnosis in order to institute
the endodontic treatment before the process compromises the
mineralized structures of the tooth.