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==Description==  

==Description==  

Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs) are the most commonly seen dental lesions in cats. On examination, there is a loss of dental tissue on the crown or at the neck of the teeth. The crown may be completely resorbed with the remaining root covered with gingiva.

Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs) are the most commonly seen dental lesions in cats. On examination, there is a loss of dental tissue on the crown or at the neck of the teeth. The crown may be completely resorbed with the remaining root covered with [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|gingiva]].

The aetiology and pathogenesis of FORLs has not yet been demonstrated but is almost certainly multifactorial. Possible hypotheses that have been suggested include:

The aetiology and pathogenesis of FORLs has not yet been demonstrated but is almost certainly multifactorial. Possible hypotheses that have been suggested include:

===Oral Examination===

===Oral Examination===

'''Visual Examination''' - identification of the lesions or inflammed gingiva that overlies the remaining root.

'''Visual Examination''' - identification of the lesions or inflammed [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|gingiva]] that overlies the remaining root.

'''Probe''' - lesions that are subgingival may be identified using a dental probe.

'''Probe''' - lesions that are subgingival may be identified using a dental probe.