title: Accidental orthodontic elastic band-induced periodontitis: orthodontic and laser treatment.
abstract: The periodontal effects of elastic bands in the subgingiva have been reported since 1870. Case reports illustrate the treatment of elasticband-induced periodontitis in two children with a combination of laser treatment, antibiotics, splinting and orthodontics. Follow-up evaluations show reattachment, maturation of the apical portion of the roots, improved radiographic bone levels and minimal sulcus depth, mobility and recession. Continued orthodontic and periodontic care is planned.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Finkbeiner
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Killebrew
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D012408:Rubber; D013165:Splints; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber