Apr 23, 2025 · Tooth and root resorption is quite uncommon in adults, and many people aren’t even aware it exists until their dentist diagnoses the condition. In this article we will explain exactly what …

Resorption of the root of the tooth, or root resorption, is the progressive loss of dentin and cementum by the action of odontoclasts. [4] Root resorption is a normal physiological process that occurs in the …

Root resorption happens when the body mistakenly starts dissolving the structure of a tooth’s root. It’s a natural and healthy process in children—helping baby teeth loosen so permanent teeth can …

Root resorption is the loss of dental hard tissue due to odontoclastic activity (Patel et al., 2018). In primary teeth, root resorption is usually physiological and desirable as it allows the underlying …

Apr 9, 2025 · Root resorption is a rare condition in which the body’s immune system breaks down the dentin (yellowish dental tissue that lies immediately underneath the enamel), cementum (tissue that …

Jul 19, 2025 · Root resorption is a biological process where the body’s own cells break down and dissolve the root structure of a tooth. This condition involves the progressive loss of dentin and …

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.

It is a dental condition characterized by a physiologic or a pathologic process resulting in the loss of dentin and/or cementum which begins either in the periodontal ligament areas or within the pulpal …

Aug 14, 2025 · This issue of Colleagues for Excellence from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), takes a deep dive into the different types of root resorption, their etiologies, diagnostic …

Jan 9, 2023 · What is Root Resorption? When a tooth undergoes root resorption, the body’s immune system dissolves the tooth root structure. According to the Cochrane Library, root resorption can …