The Results of Endodontic Treatment on Teeth Moved by Orthodontics: A Case Study

Abstract

There are no relevant contraindications to orthodontic treatment of previously
endodontically treated teeth,considering the quality of the obturated teeth, the health of
the periodontal membrane, along with careful application of orthodontic force.
Although, there is usually some degree of reversible or transient pulpal inflammation
even in healthy teeth during orthodontic treatment, application of light and intermittent
orthodontic force will reduce the risks provided sufficient time is given to allow proper
repair of the dental tissue. However, there may be a few hazards associated with the
treatment of endodontically involved teeth, some of which mainly include root
resorption and ankylosis. This article will show some cases of teeth which had
undergone root canal treatment prior to orthodontic management and further observed
whether orthodontic tooth movement had caused any resorption in the root filled teeth.
Root canal treatedteeth can be moved orthodontically to the same extent as vital teeth,
providing, a controlled force application to avoid risk of inflammatory root resorption.