External Resorption


External Resorption 10/15/03
 
External Resorption 9/15/04
The red arrow in these radiographs represent external resorption.  This is exactly what it sounds like.  The body for an unknown reason begins to resorb the tooth from the outside in.  Unfortunately, there is no treatment.

 

Topics
» ZOOM! Whitening
» Invisalign
» Cosmetic Dentistry
» Endodontics
· Need for Root Canal Therapy
· What is a Root Canal?
· Root Canals
· Resorption-Internal
· Resorption-External
» Cleft Palat
» Occlusion
» Bone Grafting
» Bridge
» Crowns
» Implants
» Abfraction
» Orthodontics
» Abscess
» Periodontics
» Oral Surgery
» General Dentistry
» Prevention
» Local Anesthesia
» Radiographs
» Florosis/Trauma
» Tissue Overgrowth
» Cracked tooth
» Pediatrics