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Resorption of roots in conventional braces versus advanced aligners: A comparative study.

Saloni Pansotra, Ravi Ranjan, Jain Mathew, Robin Theruvil, Bijo Kurian, Renu Ann Mathew

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Saloni PansotraDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Rayat Bahra Dental College and Hospital, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, India.
Ravi RanjanDepartment of orthodontics, Sido Kanhu Medical College and Hospital, Dumka, Jharkhand, India.
Jain MathewDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, St Gregorios Dental College, Chelad, Kerala, India.
Robin TheruvilDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, St Gregorios Dental College, Chelad, Kerala, India.
Bijo KurianDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Renu Ann MathewDepartment of Pedodontics, Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala, India.

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Abstract

External apical root resorption (EARR) remains a common and clinically relevant iatrogenic consequence of orthodontic treatment and uncertainty persists regarding whether modern clear aligner systems reduce this risk compared with conventional fixed appliances. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the radiographic alterations in the root length of patients using conventional braces to patients with the new generation aligners. There was a significant resorption in both groups although it was a mild one in clinicallee where the mean reduction is more in patients with fixed appliances. Data show evidence in favor of aligner therapy as a possible option in reducing orthodontic roots resorption.

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clear alignerfixed applianceOrthodonticradiographic evaluationroot resorption

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