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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2012; 06(04): 445-453
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1698986
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Dental Investigation Society

Apical root resorption caused by orthodontic forces: A brief review and a long-term observation

Ahu Topkara
1   Private practice, Orthoclinic, Alanya, TURKIYE
,
Ali I Karaman
2   Department of Orthodontics, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TURKIYE
,
Chung H Kau
3   Department of Orthodontics, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USADepartment of Orthodontics, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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30 September 2019 (online)

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ABSTRACT

External apical root resorption (ARR) is a common iatrogenic consequence of orthodontic treatment. One of the aims of this article is to present a brief overview of the literature, including; diagnosis and etiology, with emphasis on orthodontic forces to facilitate an understand of the prevention or management of ARR in orthodontic patients. We also present a long-term follow-up observation of severe ARR, including the last obtained cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) records, to demonstrate the effect of orthodontic forces on ARR. (Eur J Dent 2012;6:445-453)

Key words

Root resorption - orthodontic treatment - orthodontic forces - follow- up case
 

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