Title
Assessing root resorption incidence in clear aligner versus fixed orthodontic appliance using CBCT
Authors
P. Narayana Prasad*, Tarun Sharma, Anupa Rawat, Luv Bhatt, Sumit Joshi & Sonali Bhatt
Affiliation
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India; *Corresponding author
P. Narayana Prasad - E-mail: drnarayanap@gmail.com
Tarun Sharma - E-mail: drtarunortho@gmail.com
AnupaRawat - E-mail: anuparawat123@gmail.com
Luv Bhatt - E-mail: drluvbhatt@gmail.com
Sumit Joshi - E-mail: joshisumit850@gmail.com
Sonali Bhatt - E-mail: snlbhatt414@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received May 1, 2026; Revised May 31, 2026; Accepted May 31, 2026, Published May 31, 2026
Abstract
Root resorption is a significant complication in orthodontic treatment that can lead to long-term tooth damage and affects treatment outcomes. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the incidence and severity of root resorption in patients treated with clear aligners versus fixed orthodontic appliance MBT (McLaughlin, Bennett, and Trevisi) using CBCT. Hence, a total of 100 patients (50 per group) were evaluated at baseline, 3 months and 6 months of treatment. The results showed high incidence and severity of root resorption in the fixed orthodontic appliance (MBT) group compared to the clear aligner group. Thus, data offers insights into the selection of safer treatment options.
Keywords
Clear aligners, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), fixed orthodontic appliance, orthodontic treatment, root resorption
Citation
Prasad et al. Bioinformation 22(5): 2933-2936 (2026)
Edited by
Ritik Kashwani
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
