# Resorption in case of ideal orthodontic tooth movement should be: a) Undermining b) Indirect c) Frontal d) Necrotic The correct answer is C. Frontal. Application of light orthodontic forces will result in frontal/ direct resorption. Frontal resorption occurs only when the forces applied are close to the capillary pressure, i.e. 20 -26 gm/ sq. cm of root surface area. Oppenheim and Schwarz have been given credit for discovering the optimum orthodontic force levels usually light continuous forces are recommended for tooth movement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE MCQs