Cervical root resorption represents a challenging pathological process in dentistry, where the loss of dental hard tissue occurs at the cervical region of the tooth root. This condition, often benign ...

When patients come in for an orthodontic consultation, they are usually focused on how their teeth look. That makes complete sense. But underneath the visible crowns of your teeth are roots, and those ...

Evidence suggests that orthodontic treatment causes an increased incidence and severity of apical root resorption. Tooth length and root volume were reduced after orthodontic intervention. Numerous ...

However, root resorption occurs 3-dimensionally, and 2D images cannot detect root resorption on lingual or buccal surfaces nor measure the volume of root loss. Therefore, quantification of treatment ...