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Orthodontic movement of teeth with short root anomaly: Should it be avoided, faced or ignored?
Introduction:
Short Root Anomaly (SRA) is an uncommon disease and a challenge for orthodontic treatment as it tends to increase the risk of root resorption.
Objective:
Assess the current status of the diagnosis, etiology and orthodontic management of teeth with SRA, and present case reports.
Methods:
A literature review was carried out in PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, Scopus and Web of Science databases.
Results:
A differential diagnosis of SRA should be conducted for teeth with incomplete root formation, external apical root resorption, dentin dysplasia type I and post dental trauma root hypoplasia. SRA is genetically determined and orthodontic movement requires changes in clinical and radiographic management in order to restrict damage.
Conclusions:
Orthodontic movement of teeth with SRA is contraindicated in extreme cases, only. Caution at all stages could minimize attachment loss and lead to long-term stability.
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