Cementum and dentin repair following root damage caused by the insertion of self-tapping and self-drilling miniscrews.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the histological responses of cementum, root dentin, and pulp following intentional root injuries caused via self-tapping and self-drilling miniscrews.

Materials And Methods: Fourteen patients (with a mean age of 15.7 years and age range of 14-18 years) who were scheduled for the extraction of all four first premolars as part of their orthodontic treatment plan participated in this study.