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Severe external apical root resorption--local cause or genetic predisposition?
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie - 1 Aug 2011
Sehr Kathrin, Bock Niko Christian, Serbesis Christos, Hönemann Mario, Ruf Sabine
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BACKGROUND: Current data suggest that a large extent of the variation in orthodontic root resorption may be explained by differences in individual genetic predisposition. This would imply, however, a similar root resorption reaction in all teeth. OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and extent of severe external apical root resorptions (SEARR) in maxillary incisors during multibracket (MB) appliance treatment....
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