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hlthe2b

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10. Yes. It is... There may be a genetic predilection in cats, but not shown to be in humans...

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #6)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 11:12 AM

Jun 10

It appears to be related to ongoing inflammation, trauma, and most often from orthodontic movement over time, although not necessarily related to orthodontic treatments.

Given the amount of trauma and inflammation older cats experience, I think we can assume this to be the major cause in cats as well--over genetics.

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Has anyone here experienced INTERNAL resorption of a tooth? [View all] hamsterjill Jun 10 OP

I'm only guessing, but, you? marble falls Jun 10 #1

Aw, you're so funny!!!! hamsterjill Jun 10 #4

Is this a cat thing or human thing? I know the roots to baby teeth are reabsorbed. edit marble falls Jun 10 #14

It's both. hamsterjill Jun 10 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author hamsterjill Jun 10 #5

Here's some info - werdna Jun 10 #2

Thanks for this. hamsterjill Jun 10 #3

I only know it very common in cats... 3catwoman3 Jun 10 #6

I have a cat sanctuary and I'm familiar with stomatitis. hamsterjill Jun 10 #8

Oh, yes. We've had 4 cats afflicted with this. Different ages, different breed. 3catwoman3 Jun 10 #11

Yes. It is... There may be a genetic predilection in cats, but not shown to be in humans... hlthe2b Jun 10 #10

It's affecting younger cats quite a bit. hamsterjill Jun 10 #16

I once had a molar which had cracked. The pulp eventually resorbed, leaving a bone-and-enamel shell. John1956PA Jun 10 #7

Do you happen to know if this was "internal" or "external" resorption? hamsterjill Jun 10 #9

I was not as used as to its nature regarding external versus interval. John1956PA Jun 10 #17

*I was not advised. . .* John1956PA Jun 10 #18

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 10 #19

Thank you for your good wishes. John1956PA Jun 10 #20

Ended Up With Extraction and Dental Implant Florida Dem Jun 10 #12

THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! hamsterjill Jun 10 #13