Comparison of the Extent of Root Resorption in Maxillary Anterior Teeth Retracted using Regular Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADS) Versus Conventional Anchorage Methods: A Retrospective Study

Aim The aim of this study will be to compare the amount of root resorption of maxillary anterior retracted with anterior TADs,regular TADs and without skeletal anchorage.  Materials and methods: Samples for the study will be the patients undergone orthodontic treatment at the Department of Orthodontics,K.V.G. Dental College and Hospital, Sullia Sample size of 45 patients will be divided in to 3 groups . ,Group 1 consists of patients treated with anterior TADs, Group2 consists of patients treated with regular TADs and Group 3 consists of patients treated without skeletal anchorage for retraction of maxillary anteriors. Root resorption will be measured by comparing pretreatment and post treatment intraoral periapical radiographs (IOPAR) radiographs.  Result- The study meticulously compared root resorption levels among three groups: Conventional, Anterior Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), and Posterior TADs. Anterior TADs exhibited the highest mean root resorption, significantly higher than both Conventional and Posterior TADs. Statistical analyses confirmed these differences, highlighting the impact of anchorage method on root resorption. Pairwise comparisons and confidence intervals further supported the findings, emphasizing the nuanced variations observed.