In dentistry, root resorption is the breakdown or destruction, and subsequent loss, of the root structure of a tooth. This is caused by living body cells attacking part of the tooth. When the damage extends to the whole tooth, it is called tooth resorption. Root resorption is very difficult to treat and often requires the extraction of teeth.

See also

• Cementoblastoma

External links

• Marquette University School of Dentistry
• Atlanta Dental Group

Oral pathology