Avaliação da área superficial e do volume radicular de incisivos superiores com reabsorção radicular apical irregular e regular simulada

Abstract

Apical root resorption, a consequence of tooth movement, is characterized by loss of tooth structure. This reduction in root length leads to a decrease in periodontal support and, consequently, may increase the risk to the stability and longevity of the affected element. The aim of this study was to evaluate the root surface area and volume of the extension of the irregular apical root resorption lesion underestimated in periapical radiographs of upper incisors through conical beam computed tomography images. CT images of 18 incisors with ARR and their contralateral without ARR were evaluated in 17 patients (8 men and 9 women), with a mean age of 20.82 years. The root surface area and volume of the incisors with irregular and regular simulated resorption were measured in the images obtained with the software InVesalius 3.0 (Renato Archer Information Technology Center - Campinas / SP). The root surface area of teeth with simulated regular resorption was significantly higher than that of teeth with irregular resorption (p < 0.001). The incisors with simulated regular resorption also presented significantly larger volume than the incisors with irregular resorption (p < 0.001). The extent of irregular apical root resorption underestimated in periapical radiographs of maxillary incisors represented approximately 10% of the total root surface area and volume when compared to a simulated regular apical root resorption at the same root length.