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Root resorption occurs during treatment when forces at the apex exceeds the resistance and reparative ability of the periapical tissues.Although many studies have studied Root resorption very few studies have examined permanent teeth from first molar to first molar with adequate radiographic technique. our work investigate the prevalence and degree of orthodontically induced root resorption after treatment with fixed appliances in permanent teeth.

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Dr. Sweta Gupta- Assistant proffesor MDS in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics. Publications: Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep ApneaAssessment of Apical Root Resorption during Anterior Retraction: A Computed Tomographic Study.

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