Loss of substance from teeth. The loss may be external (affecting the surface of the root) or internal (affecting the wall of the pulp cavity). External resorption is part of the processs by which primary teeth are lost. Some degree of external resorption also occurs as part of the aging process, and may also be due to injury, inflammation of surrounding tissues, or pressure, for example from an impacted tooth. Internal resorption is rare, occurring in about 1 percent of adults.
Resorption, dental |
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