Question 34 (part 2) · LDEK · Resorption
Root resorption is often undesirable sequelae of orthodontic treatment. Choose true statements regarding such complication:
1) such resorption is caused by chronic mechanical injuries;
2) mandibular teeth are more susceptible than maxillary ones;
3) it most often occurs in maxillary incisors;
4) resorptions may be located in the root walls in the form of small cavities;
5) resorptions do not lead to shortening of the apexes.
Correct answer is:
2) mandibular teeth are more susceptible than maxillary ones;
3) it most often occurs in maxillary incisors;
4) resorptions may be located in the root walls in the form of small cavities;
5) resorptions do not lead to shortening of the apexes.
Correct answer is:
- A. 1,5.
- B. 2,4.
- C. 3,5.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. all of the above-mentioned.
Hint
Recall which teeth are most often shortened by orthodontic forces and what the root outline typically looks like afterwards.
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