Dental resorption is a serious dental condition that requires immediate attention.
This is an abnormal condition that occurs when part of the dental tissue is lost, either by the action of cells that destroy the tissue, or the surrounding tissues that damage.
External resorption occurs on the external surface of the tooth.
Dental history is important for diagnosing tooth resorption. The dentist may ask about the presence of symptoms, episodes of trauma, or orthodontic treatments performed in the past.
Most of the time, patients with dental resorption do not present symptoms.
Orthodontics performed by untrained individuals increases the risk of applying excessive forces to the teeth, thus causing dental resorption.