DENTAL ROOT RESORPTIONS: CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT BASED ON INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES

    Dental root resorptions represent some of the most challenging pathological conditions in clinical dentistry, and a noticeable increase in their incidence has been reported in recent years. Orthodontic tooth movement and dental trauma are widely recognized as the principal predisposing factors responsible for the damage and stimulation phases of the resorptive process. Elimination of the etiological factors, accurate and early diagnosis, critical evaluation of appropriate treatment options, and the development of an individualized treatment plan are essential components for the successful management of dental root resorption cases. In this keynote lecture, the diagnostic tools, current classification systems, and evidence-based treatment strategies for dental root resorptions, as recommended by major international guidelines will be comprehensively reviewed and discussed, supported by representative clinical cases and long-term follow-up outcomes.