Root Resorption and Alveolar Bone in the Maxillary Canine Retraction Using Injectable Platelet-rich Fibrin: A Split-Mouth Trial

Prolonged orthodontic treatment is a risk factor for root resorption, so accelerating the speed of tooth movement using different methods can limit tooth root resorption. There are multiple factors causing root resorption, such as orthodontic force level, treatment duration, and methods of quantification of root resorption. PRF, a completely autologous fibrin matrix, was developed as a second-generation platelet concentrate without adding anticoagulants and additives. The injectable platelet-rich fibrin is the liquid form of the substance obtained through low-speed centrifugation. It has many advantages over the conventional form, such as higher rates of regenerative cells and growth factors. In the present study, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) was used as a measurement tool for root resorption. CBCT is a helpful tool for evaluating changes in the root length of teeth and surrounding bone tissue.