Abstract
Objectives The aim of the article is to perform a review about root resorption and its correlation with orthodontics, as well as to discover possible diagnostic methods. Materials and methods In order to perform a systematic research, it was consulted the Medline database. The searches retrieved 4,090 result; 357 of them were reviews and 159 papers were selected because of their relevance about the subject. Results and conclusions The study did not show a definitive therapy. Taking into consideration the prevalence of the problem, it is important to perform an early diagnosis through careful control of high-risk cases, such as the traumatized elements or patients during orthodontic treatments.
Translated title of the contribution | Root resorption: A review |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 193-203 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Dental Cadmos |
Volume | 81 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery