Relationship between Orthodontic Treatment and Root Resorption – A Literature Review

Authors

Yu-Tnig Wu, Department of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University; Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Wen-Ken Tai, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Hoi-Shing Luk, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Chih-Chen Chou, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Heng-Ming Mark Chang, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Chia-Tze Kao, Department of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University; Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University HospitalFollow

Abstract

Shorting of tooth or external root resorption that happen during or after completion of orthodontic treatment are troublesome. The root resorption could affect treatment outcome, unstable orthodontic tooth movement and even cause medical dispute. The etiologies of external root resorption could be systemic problems or local factors. The mechanism of external root resorption is still unclear and under investigation. This article reviewed the factors and possible causes on the orthodontic root resorption and discussed the possible role of light emitted diode (LED) biophotostimualtion effects to inhibit the root resorption. The information was provided for orthodontists in daily practice.

Recommended Citation

Wu, Yu-Tnig; Tai, Wen-Ken; Luk, Hoi-Shing; Chou, Chih-Chen; Chang, Heng-Ming Mark; and Kao, Chia-Tze (2017) "Relationship between Orthodontic Treatment and Root Resorption – A Literature Review," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 28: Iss. 2, Article 1.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201702_28(3_4).0001
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol28/iss2/1

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