What Is Root Resorption?

A strange phenomenon can happen to patients when tooth structure disappears without decay present. The roots of teeth are the most common area affected. The term resorption is used in such instances. There are two main types of resorption; internal and external. Because internal resorption occurs inside the teeth and external resorption happens mostly on roots, detection without radiographs (x-rays) is difficult. Surprisingly, the process often happens without pain, and most patients are unaware it is happening. The process can result in tooth loss, so early diagnosis and treatment are critical. This post will cover how tooth and root resorption are diagnosed and treated.

Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 27, 2023Root Resorption, Internal Resorption, External Resorption, Radiograph, X-rays, Internal Granuloma, external replacement resorption, external inflammatory resorption, external cervical resorption, CBCT, Root Canal, orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorptionComment