What could have caused this canine root changes?

RE: What could have caused this canine root changes?

Kate Richardson — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:15:28 GMT

Thanks, just thought it was odd, I often see this change in older cats (this cat is 4yo), but usually on both roots. Interestingly the cat also has supranumerary 308 and 408, but I don't think it's relevant.

RE: What could have caused this canine root changes?

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:41:37 GMT

It does look like type 2 feline resorption. (Excellent example of "idiopathic" meaning "we don't know the cause") (Sorry, Luke )

But, of course, resorption is just resorption. All species including Man may get resorption of one of several different kinds in an individual tooth, and the cause is generally unknown. We have to assume that one likely cause is otherwise undetected trauma.

RE: What could have caused this canine root changes?

Luke Bam — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:15:04 GMT

Hi Kate, i’m no dental expert but all I can see is type 2/ replacement resorption. From what I recall, that is often idiopathic and so not associated with gingivitis etc. apologies if you are referring to something else that I have missed though! Don’t suppose you have a lateral?