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Root resorption after orthodontic treatment: a review
Archana Jatania1, B M Shivalinga, Jyothi Kiran
1JSS Dental College, Mysore.
International Journal of Orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.)
|August 10, 2012
Summary
Root resorption in permanent teeth is a pathologic process, often occurring during orthodontic treatment. While common, radiographic detection is difficult due to repair, making it clinically insignificant in most orthodontic patients.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Pathology
Background:
- Root resorption in permanent teeth is a pathologic process.
- Apical root resorption is more common in orthodontic patients than in those without treatment.
- Some root resorption occurs in most orthodontic patients but is often clinically insignificant due to repair.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the various types of root resorption.
- To discuss the etiological factors of root resorption.
- To explain the biology and identification of root resorption.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of root resorption.
- Analysis of etiological factors.
- Discussion of biological mechanisms and diagnostic methods.
Main Results:
- Root resorption is a common, yet often clinically insignificant, side effect of orthodontic treatment.
- Radiographic detection of root resorption is challenging due to natural repair processes.
- Various factors contribute to the etiology of root resorption.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the types, causes, biology, and identification of root resorption is crucial for orthodontic practitioners.
- While root resorption is common, its clinical significance is often limited by repair mechanisms.
- Further research may focus on predicting and preventing significant root resorption during orthodontic therapy.
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