<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Orthodontically induced external apical root resorption (OIEARR) is a major concern regarding periodontal status after nonsurgical orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to assess this sequel by a systematic review of published data. For assessment, we performed an electronic search of one database for comprehensive data, using keywords in different combinations: “root resorption”, “periodontics” and “nonsurgical orthodontic treatment”. We supplemented the results searching by hand in published journals and we cross-referenced with the accessed articles. Patients included in the results presented a good general health status, with no previous history of OIEARR and no other associated pathologies. Finally, twenty-three studies were selected and included in this review. A high prevalence (69–98%) and moderate severity of OIEARR (&lt;5 mm and &lt;1/3 from original root length) were reported. No difference in root resorption was found regarding the sex of the patients. A moderate positive correlation between treatment duration and root resorption was found. Also, a mild correlation regarding antero-posterior apical displacement and root resorption was found.</p></abstract>

Orthodontically induced external apical root resorption (OIEARR) is a major concern regarding periodontal status after nonsurgical orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to assess this sequel by a systematic review of published data. For assessment, we performed an electronic search of one database for comprehensive data, using keywords in different combinations: “root resorption”, “periodontics” and “nonsurgical orthodontic treatment”. We supplemented the results searching by hand in published journals and we cross-referenced with the accessed articles. Patients included in the results presented a good general health status, with no previous history of OIEARR and no other associated pathologies. Finally, twenty-three studies were selected and included in this review. A high prevalence (69–98%) and moderate severity of OIEARR (<5 mm and <1/3 from original root length) were reported. No difference in root resorption was found regarding the sex of the patients. A moderate positive correlation between treatment duration and root resorption was found. Also, a mild correlation regarding antero-posterior apical displacement and root resorption was found.

Correlation Between Orthodontic Forces and Root Resorption – a Systematic Review of the Literature

University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tîrgu Mureș,

Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine

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Orthodontically induced external apical root resorption (OIEARR) is a major concern regarding periodontal status after nonsurgical orthodontic treatment. The...

Correlation Between Orthodontic Forces and Root Resorption – a Systematic Review of the Literature

Publicado en línea: 23 oct 2016

Páginas: 142 - 145

Recibido: 16 jun 2016

Aceptado: 21 ago 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jim-2016-0033

Palabras clave
root resorption, orthodontics, periodontal disease

© 2016 Alexandru Vlasa et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Correlation Between Orthodontic Forces and Root Resorption – a Systematic Review of the Literature

Publicado en línea: 23 oct 2016

Páginas: 142 - 145

Recibido: 16 jun 2016

Aceptado: 21 ago 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jim-2016-0033

Palabras claveroot resorption, orthodontics, periodontal disease

© 2016 Alexandru Vlasa et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Palabras clave
root resorption, orthodontics, periodontal disease