[Sequelae of unsecured elastic bands (the status after 7 years)].
The use of elastic bands without an adequate appliance mechanism to close a diastema represents a professional error on behalf of the dentist. Two case reports are presented showing both the consequences of such malpractice and the successful periodontal and orthodontic treatment over a period of seven years. The reasons for this successful treatment are discussed as well as points of special interest.
Petschelt
A
A
Hickel
R
R
Hirschfelder
U
U
D002648:Child; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010516:Periodontal Splints; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors
Folgen ungesicherter Gummibänder (Zustand nach sieben Jahren).