Prevention in orthodontics--a review.
Increasing numbers of patients are being orthodontically treated by specialist and general dental practitioners, after postgraduate courses and clinical assistantships. The potential for iatrogenic damage to the teeth and supporting structures has, therefore, also increased. This paper examines these problems and outlines measures for their prevention.
McGuinness
N J
NJ
Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK.
D003649:Decalcification, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017005:Dental Debonding / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000293:injuries; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000009:adverse effects; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D009532:Nickel