Review ArticleInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
Publication: Prevalence and prevention of orthodontically induced dental resorption
Int J Community Med Public Health. 2022;9(1):502-507.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20214800
Abstract
Since 1914, when Ottolengui first described it, dentists and patients have been tormented with root resorption, an unwanted but typical sequence of orthodontic mechanotherapeutics. It has been demonstrated that among other potentially hazardous chemicals, the orthodontic equipment employed has a considerable impact on root repair. The root repair process is highly linked to periodontal ligament necrosis damage. When intense orthodontic pressures are applied for an extended length of time, hyalinization of the underlying periodontal ligament can occur quickly. Protective leukocytes from periodontal ligament capillaries mix quickly with osteoclast progenitors to create cells with high-density genes capable of regenerating mineral tissue. External apical root repair begins when a protective layer of cementoblasts including the hyalinized periodontal ligament, dies, allowing odontoclasts to rebuild cement and teeth. Initially, a cemented protective layer is lost, exposing a green cement surface to odontoclastic assaults. On the other hand, the maxillary second premolar exhibited more excellent root rates in Asians than in Caucasians. The data were taken as evidence that specific races such as Asians were less likely than longer roots to be involved in root repair or were impacted by mutant morphology. In addition, radiographic examination of intermediate IOPAR therapy can detect at-risk teeth and suggest the necessity for appropriate rest to improve performance or anatomical structure. Treatment of afflicted individuals should be continued with caution and proper use of high-intensity light while avoiding movements linked with re-screening such as ingesting.
Keywords
Affiliations
- Department of Orthodontics, King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
- Dental Department, Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia
- College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- General Dentist, Ministry of Health, Medina, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Primary Healthcare, Ministry of Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- General Dentist, Ministry of Health, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Orthodontic, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
