What happens if decayed molar is overgrown by gum tissue?

[Nasher]

If a molar in the mandible jaw decays and disintegrates rapidly to just below the gum-line and is subsequently overgrown by gum-tissue:

What then eventually happens to the remnants of this hidden decayed molar and its roots? If there is no evidence of it being ejected out of the gum, has it been resorbed? Can the molar completely disappear on its own?

Thank you for reading and considering this.

 

[Dr M]

Good day
The gum tissue will eventually cover the tooth, but the entire tooth will not be resorbed. There is a chance that the tooth can still become infected over time, leading to abscess formation. The best option would be to remove a tooth like this.

 

[Nasher]

Many thanks for your reply. This is what I expected to be the case.
Best wishes and thanks again