Position Paper on Root Resorption in Orthodontic Treatment

Root Resorption is the shortening of the root length of a tooth when compared to the pre-treatment panoramic or periapical radiograph.  It is most common in the maxillary incisors, followed by the mandibular incisors.  The incidence of root resorption in the orthodontically treated population is greater than 90%.  Within this group, the incidence of moderate […]