Orthodontics Highlights

Matheus Melo PITHON

The risk of root resorption in is the same in banded and non-banded teeth when rapid maxillary expansion is carried out. Removal of twisted-wire fixed retainer before magnetic resonance imaging is unnecessary. Sickle-cell anemia is a risk factor for severe malocclusion. Treatment time and force levels increase the risk of root resorption. No conclusive evidence has been found in terms of the best protocol for fixed retention.

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