Root morphology can be a risk factor for periodontal damage and root resorption in orthodontic movement

• Main Authors: Ewerton Zaniboni (Author), Mário Vedovello Filho (Author), Mauro Pedrine Santamaria (Author), Maria Aparecida Neves Jardini (Author), Maria Fernanda Martins-Ortiz (Author), Alberto Consolaro (Author), Milton Santamaria Junior (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim: The study evaluated, using histomorphometry, the percentage of hyaline area in periodontal ligament (PDL) and root resorption in orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). Methods: Ten rats were divided into two groups. G3 Group (n=5), with 3 days of OTM and G7 Group (n=5), with 7 days of OTM. A Control...