title: Severe root resorption and orthodontic treatment: clinical implications after 25 years of follow-up.
abstract: Stability and prognosis of teeth with severe root resorption is problematic in orthodontics. Because severe root resorption, when it occurs in orthodontic patients, is an iatrogenic consequence of treatment, periodic analysis for all patients is encouraged. This article reports a case of severe root resorption 25 years after the completion of orthodontic treatment. The root resorption did not exhibit significant progression and the patient had a healthy periodontal status. Orthodontic patients with sharp, pointed roots who require premolar extraction might have a greater risk of severe root resorption.
authors: Department of Orthodontics, University of Vale do Rio Verde, Três Corações, Brazil. lsmarques.prof@gmail.com
authors: Leandro Silva
authors: LS
authors: Marques
authors: Katiuscia Christie Teixeira
authors: KC
authors: Chaves
authors: Ana Cristina
authors: AC
authors: Rey
authors: Luciano José
authors: LJ
authors: Pereira
authors: Antônio Carlos de Oliveira
authors: AC
authors: Ruellas
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000009:adverse effects*; D057887:Overbite / Q000628:therapy*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology