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Orthodontic Elastic Separator-Induced Periodontal Abscess : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
Orthodontic elastic bands were proposed as being the source of gingival abscesses that can rapidly lead to bone loss and teeth exfoliation.
We report an adolescent, otherwise, healthy patient whose periodontal status was sound.
Shortly after undergoing preparations for orthodontic treatment consisting of orthodontic separators, he presented with a periodontal abscess for which there was no apparent etiology.
A non-orthoradial X-ray was inconclusive, but an appropriate one revealed a subgingival orthodontic separator as the cause of the abscess.
Removal of the separator and thorough scaling led to complete resolution of the abscess, but there was already residual mild damage to the alveolar bone.
Summary.
Failure to use appropriate imaging to reveal the cause of gingival abscesses can result in the delay of implementing treatment and halting irreversible alveolar bone loss.
An inflammatory process restricted to the gingiva and refractive to conventional therapy should raise the possibility of a foreign body etiology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Becker, Talia& Neronov, Alex. 2012. Orthodontic Elastic Separator-Induced Periodontal Abscess : A Case Report. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Becker, Talia& Neronov, Alex. Orthodontic Elastic Separator-Induced Periodontal Abscess : A Case Report. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Becker, Talia& Neronov, Alex. Orthodontic Elastic Separator-Induced Periodontal Abscess : A Case Report. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473613