External apical root resorption in orthodontic tooth movement: the risk factors and clinical suggestions from experts' consensus.

• DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2022.06.002
• Publication Date: 2022-12-01
• Authors: Li Huang; Xiuping Wu; Lan Huang; Xiaomei Xu; Na Kang; Xianglong Han; Yu Li; Ning Zhao; Lingyong Jiang; Xianju Xie; Jie Guo; Zhihua Li; Shuixue Mo; Chufeng Liu; Jiang-tian Hu; Jiejun Shi; Meng Cao; Wei Hu; Yang Cao; Jinlin Song; Xuna Tang; Ding Bai

External apical root resorption is among the most common risks of orthodontic treatment, and it cannot be completely avoided predicted. Risk factors causing can generally divided into patient- treatment-related factors. Root that occurs during treatment usually detected by radiographical examination. Mild or moderate absorption does no obvious harm, but close attention required. When severe occurs, recommended to suspend for 3 months cementum restored. To unify risk its clinical suggestions, we summarized theoretical knowledge experience more than 20 authoritative experts in orthodontics related fields China. After discussion summarization, this consensus was made provide reference practice.