An Unusual Tooth Shedding with Internal Resorption: A Case Report

Biomed Hub. 2019 Mar 14;4(1):1-5. doi: 10.1159/000496450. eCollection 2019 Jan-Apr.

Abstract

Humans have two sets of teeth, deciduous teeth and permanent teeth. When primary teeth fall out, permanent teeth erupt to maintain the chewing function and jaw development. Shedding occurs with increasing level of mobility in primary teeth as a result of root resorption. This report describes an uncommon clinical case that occurred in primary molars with internal resorption and pinkish discoloration. Pink tooth is worrisome for children and parents. Children should have their teeth examined on a regular basis to detect any problems in the process of tooth shedding and eruption.

Keywords: Discoloration; Eruption; Internal resorption; Primary teeth; Shedding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports