title: External apical root resorption caused by orthodontic treatment: a review of the literature.
abstract: External apical root resorption is a common consequence of orthodontic treatment. A number of treatment-related factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of root resorption in orthodontic patients; however recent evidence suggests that genetic factors also play a major role in the development of this condition. Herein, we review prevalence, diagnosis and aetiology of root resorption with a particular emphasis on the effect of genetic variation and orthodontic forces, as well as discuss effective prevention strategies.
authors.affiliation: ahutopkara@gmail.com
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authors.lastname: Topkara
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D014644:Genetic Variation / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000473:pathology*