Gingival sequela from a retained piece of dental floss.
A case was reported where a piece of dental floss broke and was retained in an interproximal area. The patient came to the clinic a few days later with a periodontal abscess. After the retained fragment of dental floss was removed, the abscess resolved. Therefore, a retained portion of dental floss should be immediately removed to prevent gingival irritation and tissue injury.
D000328:Adult; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology*