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Root caries

MONDO:0006957

Dental caries involving the tooth root, cementum, or cervical area of the tooth.

Also known as: cementum dental caries, dental caries of cementum, dental caries of root surface

48 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (618) Dental caries (300) Musculoskeletal system disorder (196) Enamel caries (31) Tooth disorder (29) Mouth disorder (17) Human disease (14) Skeletal system disorder (4) Tooth hard tissue disease (1) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 17 Not yet recruiting 12 Not yet finished but already full! 6 Completed 12 Terminated 1

Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …

Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC