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Bone Resorption: Types, Causes, Complication, Symptoms And Treatment

Bone resorption is a process by which the bones are absorbed and broken down by the body. Dental bone resorption refers to dental injury or irritation that causes a loss of a part of a different part of a tooth. Also, you may notice swelling in your gums and pink or dark spots on your teeth. However, it is hard to see the symptoms of resorption.

Resorption causes long-term damage to permanent teeth than primary teeth or baby teeth. Resorption of baby teeth varies from bottle rot (a condition that can occur when a child’s teeth become covered in sugar from sweetened foods or drinks). This happens mostly when parents leave their babies with a bottle of formula or milk overnight. Tooth resorption stimulates infections, crooked teeth, tooth loss, and other dental issues that negatively affect your teeth, gums, and jaw as well. It’s essential to see your dentist if you notice any of the above symptoms.

Types Of Bone Resorption

It is classified internally and externally, depending on the place of tooth loss. External resorption is comparatively easier to see than internal resorption because it commonly occurs on the outer surface of a tooth.

Internal – Internal resorption affects the interior of a tooth. It is less common than external resorption, and most of its’ patients are men. People who have extensive oral surgery are more affected by bone resorption. 

External – External resorption is more frequently seen than internal resorption, which affects any part of the outside of the tooth. It is like deep holes or chips, and the roots of a tooth can be visible in X-rays.

Causes Of Bone Resorption

Various reasons can cause a tooth to get resorbed. External resorption is often stimulated by injuries in the mouth and teeth that cause swelling and loss of bone. Such damages may take place from prolonged use of orthodontic appliances such as braces/ tooth grinding/ tooth bleaching.

Complications From Bone Resorption

Tooth resorption can cause several complications, such as:

Infections

Chipped teeth

Loss of teeth

Pain

Crooked teeth

Tooth weakness and discoloration

Cavity-like holes

Recession of roots

And if you don’t like the appearance of your teeth, you may visit a cosmetic dentist once the resorption treatment is over.

Symptoms Of Bone Resorption

In most of the cases, a person may not notice tooth resorption for years.

However, as resorption worsens, symptoms often develop, which include:

swelling and redness of the gums

pain stemming from the root, crown, or inside of a tooth

teeth that are brittle and chip easily

dark or pinkish discoloration

cavity-like holes in the teeth

unusual spacing between the teeth

Treatment For Bone Resorption

The type of treatment depends on what part of a tooth is affected, and the extent of the damage. The cause of bone deterioration needs to be studied before deciding about the treatment. Once tooth extraction is done, a dentist may go for an immediate dental implant, which can prevent bone loss. Dental implants impel the bone to restore the balance between natural bone production and resorption. Bone grafting may be needed before implants can be placed in sites that have already experienced significant bone loss. Treatment for dental resorption aims at preserving any remaining parts of a tooth that has begun to experience loss.

(01/23/2022)
by Mohamed Ali, DDS

More Information: https://www.malidds.com/bone-resorption-types-causes-complication-symptoms-treatment/

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