Root resorption is a little understood process whereby the body seems to forget that the tooth is part of itself and attacks it as a foreign body. There are several different types of root resorption. They vary depending on whether the resorption is occurring from the inside-out or from the outside-in, and the type of damage that occurs. In addition, some may use the term "root resorption" to refer to blunting of the roots of the teeth that can be a complication of braces, especially in adults.

Root blunting associated with braces tends to occur when the teeth are moved faster than the body can tolerate. Blunting refers to shortening of the tooth's root beneath the gum line. As individual tolerances vary greatly, this cannot always be avoided. It is not reversible. The quality of the remaining roots, and the amount of future strain that is to be placed on the teeth will influence the long term prognosis. If the blunting is mild, it may have little impact. If severe, it can jeopardize the affected teeth in the long run. Treatment is confined to reducing the risk of additional blunting and taking measures to reduce as much future bite strain as possible.

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Orthodontics: Minimizing root resorption, root shortening, resorption
You do pose an interesting question about root resorption. ... Blunting of root tips (or apices), root length shortening, and changes in the shape of he ...
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la reabsorción o desaparición de las raíces de los dientes y los dientes flojos superiores (el colmillo ha sido limado y pegado pero se ...
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