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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 [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|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]].

==Typical Signalment==

==Typical Signalment==

There are no sex or breed predispositions however it does become more prevalent with increasing age.

There are no sex or breed predispositions however it does become more prevalent with increasing age.

===Clinical Signs===

===Clinical Signs===

 

Anorexia, drooling, lethargy and pain on contact with the lesions.

*Pain on contact

===Oral Examination===

===Oral Examination===

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

Visual Examination will identify 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.

Lesions that are subgingival may be identified using a dental probe.

===Diagnostic Imaging===

===Diagnostic Imaging===