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Severe root resorption of the upper central incisors as a consequence of playing the flute
Author(s) -
Seres Laszlo,
Vetro Eva,
Perenyi Janos,
Kocsis Andras
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/edt.12352
Subject(s) - root resorption , flute , maxillary central incisor , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , root (linguistics) , resorption , art , linguistics , philosophy , pathology , art history
This study presents a case of severe root resorption of the maxillary central incisors in an 18‐year‐old woman who was referred for orthodontic treatment of irregular dental arches. A detailed history revealed that she used to play the block flute on an everyday basis during childhood. Against all warnings, she continued to firmly press her teeth into the mouthpiece of the instrument. Impressions of the upper central incisors were clearly visible on the instrument. Although it is well known that excessive occlusal forces can result in root resorption, to the authors’ knowledge, this case involves one of the first reported occurrences of extensive root resorption that was most likely caused by playing a wind instrument during childhood.