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Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorptions: a case report
Author(s) -
Filho Paulo Ferreira Garcia,
Letra Ariadne,
Carvalhal Julio Cezar,
Menezes Renato
Publication year - 2006
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/j.1600-9657.2005.00366.x
Subject(s) - root resorption , medicine , dentistry , tooth root , resorption , orthodontics , bone resorption , inflammatory response , inflammation , pathology
– Orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption is an unfortunate consequence of orthodontic movement. It is an adverse effect of an otherwise predictable force application. The degree of the inflammatory process depends on various factors such as amount of force, bone quality, aggressiveness of the resorbing cells and individual variation. Orthodontists should keep track of tooth movement both clinically and radiographically in order to detect any root resorptions and reevaluate the case. This case report presents the treatment outcome (4‐year follow up) of five teeth with different and extensive inflammatory root resorptions following orthodontic treatment.