Varicella Zoster Virus and Internal Root Resorption: A Case Report

摘要: Herpes zoster is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of varicella virus. One less well-recognized maxillofacial complications tooth root resorption. To our knowledge, this first case report about internal resorption associated with virus involving different dental quadrants. A 38-year-old woman presented maxillary canine and premolar roots on right quadrant generalized second molars both mandibular The patient's medical history showed mild oral lichen planus (chickenpox) severe clinical manifestations 5 years previously. patient developed diabetes mellitus type I hypothyroidism short time after infection, virus, had progressed from reticular pattern to erosive form. Viral etiology could also be considered in these diseases. canals affected teeth were debrided, irrigated, dried, calcium hydroxide paste was placed for week during treatment session. obturated Six-month follow-up improvement resolution widening periodontal ligament teeth, radiographs revealing no periapical problems. It appears some cases classified as idiopathic might have etiology. Therefore, it recommended that patients questioned chickenpox herpes zoster.