Tooth Resorption Flashcards
1
Q
What was tooth resorption formerly called?
A
Feline Odontoclastic resorptive lesion syndrome (FORL)
2
Q
Why was the name changed from feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion syndrome to tooth resorption?
A
Because this condition occurs in other species
3
Q
Where were these lesions first discovered?
A
The neck of the tooth
4
Q
What other names does “tooth resportion” go by?
A
Resorptive lesions
Cervical line lesions
Feline cavities
5
Q
What happens with tooth resorption?
A
The tooth resorbs and is eventually lost
6
Q
What is believed to be the cause of tooth resorption in cats?
A
Excess vitamin D in the diet
