Association Between Orthodontic Treatment And Apical Root Resorption

Apical root resorption and orthodontic treatment is most unfavourable sequelae, which is very hard to predict. There is a difference in the prevalence, indicating the influence of host factors. For severe root resorption, the whole process of orthodontic treatment for root resorption should be periodically assessed. The aim of our study was to find the association between post orthodontic treatment and apical root resorption. Data collection was done and entered in the excel sheet. Parameters assessed were age, gender, teeth no. and apical root resorption for post orthodontic treatment. The data collection was tabulated in excel and data analysis was done using SPSS software. The association between study variables was calculated using the chi-square test. The result showed 20 individuals showing root resorption in both arch. Few individuals reported with resorption only in upper arch or lower arch only. The chi square test showed negative correlation between gender and teeth no. (P value >0.05). Within the limitations of our study, it can be concluded that the amount of forces and movement to be evaluated periodically. The earliest stages to root resorption can be stopped and avoided.