As a result of this, the root of your teeth becomes weaker, less sturdy, shorter, and thinner, eventually leading to tooth fall. Root resorption can be of two types: internal and external.

If external resorption begins to work its way in, X-rays may show that your roots and root tips are flattening. At first, you may not experience any obvious symptoms. This is why regular dental ...

Resorption of teeth happens when parts of a tooth begin to break down and are absorbed by your body. Injury, teeth grinding, and cavities can all cause this potentially painful condition. See your ...

Evidence suggests that orthodontic treatment causes an increased incidence and severity of apical root resorption. Tooth length and root volume were reduced after orthodontic intervention ...

Evidence suggests that orthodontic treatment causes an increased incidence and severity of apical root resorption. Tooth length and root volume were reduced after orthodontic intervention ...

In tooth resorption, the dentin of one tooth — or many — begins to degrade and erode. This leads to lesions or damaged regions in the tooth. The decay begins at the base, near the root, and ...

Furthermore, about 16% of second molars showed root resorption on CBCT despite showing superimposition on panoramic x-rays. Therefore, conducting CBCT imaging before third molar surgery may be ...

After the root canal procedure your tooth may need to be restored. This gives your tooth natural shape and appearance. In the front teeth a composite filling material is used to restore the tooth.

1. The specific tooth is numbed. 2. The gum around it is cut and lifted to expose the bone and root of the tooth. 3. Some bone may be trimmed to expose the root tip.