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

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  • Ahu Topkara
    Private practice, Orthoclinic, Alanya, TURKIYE
  • Ali I Karaman
    Department of Orthodontics, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TURKIYE
  • Chung H Kau
    Department of Orthodontics, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USADepartment of Orthodontics, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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2012-10
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  • https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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  • 10.1055/s-0039-1698986
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG

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<jats:title>ABSTRACT</jats:title><jats:p>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)</jats:p>

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