À propos d'un cas de résorptions radiculaires sévères en orthodontie : quelle étiologie et quelle prise en charge?Orthodontics and root resorptions: a clinical case.

INTRODUCTION: Root resorptions are, with white spots, some of the inconveniences caused by orthodontic treatments. Although they are rare, they should not be ignored despite the many benefits gained by orthodontic treatment. Contrary to white spots, which are controllable by good dental hygiene, root resorptions can occur despite patient cooperation. Orthodontists should be aware of this phenomenon and make regular radiologic controls a priority for detection "before, during and after" treatment.

MATERIAL AND METHOD: After literary references, the presentation of the case report will illustrate the role of the orthodontist in the preservation and care of teeth damaged by impacted cuspids.

DISCUSSION: The discussion will focus on the prevention and the interception of those phenomena, the etiologic research on these cases, on medical supervision and prognostic for damaged teeth.

CONCLUSION: Before the conclusion, we will evoke the contribution of the cone-beam in the diagnosis of root resorption.