Diseases

Root Resorption

Resorption in which cementum or dentin is lost from the root of a tooth owing to cementoclastic or osteoclastic activity in conditions such as trauma of occlusion or neoplasms. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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Resorption in which cementum or dentin is lost from the root of a tooth owing to cementoclastic or osteoclastic activity in conditions such as trauma of occlusion or neoplasms. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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3 entry terms
  • Resorption, Root
  • Resorptions, Root
  • Root Resorptions

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  1. C07.793w.901w.653
  2. G10.549.855w.653

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Root Resorption. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012391. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012391
  2. Root Resorption. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18967954