This week I have a interesting case of severe external resorption as seen on a periapical radiograph as well as a cone beam CT (CBCT) view to show the true extent of the resorption.
![Periapical radiograph showing resorption of the mandibular right central incisor (#25) as an increased radiolucent area over the root.](https://drgstoothpix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COW-April-2015-periapical-radiograph-external-resorption-225x300.jpg)
Periapical radiograph showing resorption of the mandibular right central incisor (#25) as an increased radiolucent area over the root.
![Sagittal CBCT view showing external resorption of the mandibular right central incisor (#25) from the palatal aspect of the root to the root canal space.](https://drgstoothpix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COW-April-2015-CBCT-sagittal-view-external-resorption-300x296.jpg)
CBCT – sagittal view showing external resorption of the mandibular right central incisor (#25) from the palatal aspect of the root to the root canal space.
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