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<p>Cervical resorption<br>Lieutenant Alexander Royzenblat, DC, USNR, Commander Patricia A. Tordik, DC, USN, and Captain Gary G. Goodell, DC, USN<br><br>Cervical resorption is a clinical term used to describe a relatively uncommon and aggressive form of external tooth resorption which may occur in any tooth in the permanent dentition. Characterized by its cervical location and invasive nature, this resorptive process can lead to severe loss of tooth structure. Resorption of coronal dentin and enamel often creates a clinically obvious pinkish color in the tooth crown as highly vascular resorptive tissue becomes visible through thin residual enamel. Frequently, cervical resorption lesions are confused with and misdiagnosed as caries or internal resorption. As a result, inappropriate treatment is often initiated. The purpose of this Clinical Update is to review the etiology, diagnosis, treatment available, and referral guidelines for cervical resorption.
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<br>Subjects: Crowns; Dental Caries; Dental Enamel; Dentin; Dentition; Permanent; Referral and Consultation; Tooth Resorption</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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