Tag: malocclusion

The dental disease known as malocclusion, or abnormality of the teeth beyond what is considered normal, affects thousands of people worldwide yet is completely curable and treatable. Malocclusion is a frequent problem, and literature on its orthodontic repair is extensive. It is well recognised that one’s physical appearance can...

The loss of apical root tissue induced by a decrease in the root-to-crown ratio is known as root resorption. It usually spreads from the external surface to the pulp chamber if not caught early. In the absence of pathology, a number of natural factors put roots at risk of...