title: Complications of orthodontic treatment.
abstract: Orthodontic treatment may in some cases initiate damage to teeth and supporting tissues (decalcification and gingivitis) or root resorption, pulp damage, allergic reactions, or craniomandibular dysfunction. This review updates some interesting findings regarding these problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Odontology, University of Göteborg, Sweden.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Thilander
mesh_terms: D017271:Craniomandibular Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000293:injuries*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000009:adverse effects; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010519:Periodontium / Q000293:injuries; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology*