Root resorption question

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#1 Post by **almost50** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:50 am

What happens in orthodontia when this occurs? Does the whole process stop?

#2 Post by **almost50** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:33 am

Does anyone have any information on this?
Thanks.

#3 Post by **drrick** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:52 am

Can you clarify your question a bit better. I dont understand what you are aasking.

#4 Post by **balniusc** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:54 am

I can only speak about what my ortho told me, but he said if he found significant root resorption he would stop treatment, take off the braces and put me in a retainer. I assumed that would be the end of my treatment. He also told me, though, that this was very unlikely in my case but that he had to mention it so I knew all the risks.

#5 Post by **almost50** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:53 am

I was just curious what happens if this is observed in the middle of treatment. I just looked at some x-rays (just emailed them to my orthodontist--they were taken by my surgeon for my jaw surgery months ago and weren't sent to my orthodontist) I'm pretty sure I see some when I compare them to my other x-rays prior to treatment. A few teeth on the bottom look a little shorter with more of a defined edge. But I'm not an expert in looking at x-rays.

I'm sure my orthodontist will let me know but my next appointment isn't for a couple more weeks and now I'm concerned.

#6 Post by **balniusc** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:27 pm

I think a little root resorption is ok - and maybe even normal(?). I think the key is significant root resorption. If you're really worried why not give your ortho a call? No need to wait on pins and needles for weeks.

#7 Post by **almost50** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 4:12 pm

Thanks Balniusc, that's the information I was curious about.