RELEVANCE

Diagnosis and treatment of tooth root lesions, in particular external cervical resorption and dental cement caries, are a complex dental task, since early diagnosis is difficult due to the asymptomatic course of the disease. However, there are a number of risk factors that lead to changes in the root surface, but are not taken into account as prevention of complications.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the work was to study the detectability, frequency of occurrence of tooth root lesions and risk factors for the development of external cervical resorption and caries of tooth cement at a clinical appointment based on a questionnaire survey of dentists.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Anonymous survey was conducted of 216 dentists — men and women working in private and state dental clinics in Moscow and the Moscow region. The article reflects the data showing the point of view of the respondents on the management of patients with lesions of the root of the tooth, namely external cervical resorption and caries of the dental cement. The results of the analysis of the incidence of external cervical resorption at a clinical appointment with doctors of dental clinics showed a low detectability of the pathological condition. At the same time, the age groups most susceptible to external cervical resorption and root caries (from 60 to 74 years old, from 75 to 90 years old) were noted due to such risk factors as complications of periodontitis, partial adentia, somatic pathology and others. As a result of the study, there were no significant differences in gender.

RESULTS

Due to the prevalence and high risk of external cervical resorption and dental cement caries in patients of different age groups, these conditions require timely correct accurate diagnosis, effective therapy and further dynamic monitoring.