Abstract
BackgroundTo evaluate the difference in root resorption between standard torque self-ligating brackets and high torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients after orthodontic treatment.MethodsPre-treatment and post-treatment Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of 32 patients (16 treated with the high torque DamonQ 0.022″ bracket and 16 with the 0.022″ standard torque self-ligating bracket) were selected. The first premolars were extracted from all patients before treatment. After mini-screw implants were inserted into the buccal region between the second premolar and first molar, 150 g of force was applied to retract the upper and lower anterior teeth to close the extraction space on each side. CBCT images of all patients were taken before and after treatment. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the maxillary central incisor, lateral incisor and canine was conducted with Mimics 20.0 software. The volumes of the roots were calculated using Gomagics Studio 12.0 software. The differences between the pre-treatment and post-treatment root volumes were statistically evaluated with a paired-samples t-test.ResultsThere was no statistically significant difference in root resorption degree between the two kinds of torque brackets. The patient’s degree of root resorption in the high torque self-ligating group was greater than that in the standard torque group.ConclusionsThere was no significant difference in root external apical resorption between the high torque self-ligating brackets and the standard torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients.
Highlights
To evaluate the difference in root resorption between standard torque self-ligating brackets and high torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients after orthodontic treatment
There are no prior reports on the effect of torque self-ligating brackets on root resorption
In view of the above, the aim of this study was to explore the different effects of root resorption in patients with maxillary protrusion using different torque brackets
Summary
To evaluate the difference in root resorption between standard torque self-ligating brackets and high torque self-ligating brackets in bimaxillary protrusion patients after orthodontic treatment. The prevalence of root resorption varies from 20 to 100% among orthodontic patients [1]. The effect of self-ligating brackets and conventional brackets on root resorption has been reported [11,12,13]. A number of previous studies on root resorption was performed using conventional radiographs, such as periapical and panoramic radiographs. The Two-dimensional (2D) images cannot detect root resorption on every surface. CBCT is more gigantic advantages in the accuracy for odiagnosis and measurement of root resorption [14]. As an effective imaging method, CBCT is used to diagnose orthodontic root resorption. Wang [16] has proved this point
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