Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (6): 603-606.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2020.06.023

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Study on Root Resorption of Mandibular Second Molars with Long Distance Mesialization

PAN Enjiu1, DU Qingling1, ZHU Jiejing1, ZOU Mingyuan1, GONG Guoliang2, LIN Xinping1,2*   

  1. 1. School of Stomatology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, China;
    2. Hangzhou Yaboyi Oral Clinic, Hangzhou 310000, China
  • Received:2020-02-14 Online:2020-07-03 Published:2020-07-06

Abstract: Objective: To explore the root resorption of mandibular second molars after long distance (≥5mm) mesialization. Methods: A total of 45 mandibular second molars in 36 completed cases were retrospectively analyzed. The root length and axis inclination angle of the orthodontic molars were measured by direct digital panorama. According to the initial axial inclination of the molars, they were divided into group A (axial inclination <86.42°) and group B (axial inclination ≥86.42°). According to the change of axial inclination, they were divided into group C (change <10°) and group D (change ≥10°). The root resorption was calculated and the effect of axis inclination on root resorption was analyzed. Results: The root length was shortened (P<0.01). The mesial and distal root resorption values were approximately (P>0.05). The average root resorption was (0.97±0.40) mm. There was no significant difference between group A and group B in root resorption (P>0.05). Group C and group D had statistical significance only in the amount of distal root resorption (P<0.05). Conclusion: The root resorption of mandibular second molars after long distance mesialization is small and generally has no clinical significance. The change of axial inclination of the molars has a certain effect on the root resorption of the distal root. Orthodontic treatment should be started as soon as possible after the molar loss.

Key words: mandibular second molars, molar mesialization, root resorption, axis inclination