Orthodontic-prosthetic treatment to replace maxillary incisors exfoliated because of improper use of orthodontic elastics: a case report.
This article describes the iatrogenic exfoliation of maxillary central incisors following the improper use of orthodontic elastic bands. The unsecured rubber band had migrated apically and caused an almost "bloodless extraction" of both maxillary central incisors. A combined orthodontic-prosthetic solution was used to replace the lost incisors.
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Department of Oral Biology, Hebrew University, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Galun
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Zilberman
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D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology*; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000628:therapy; D008437:Maxilla; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure / Q000009:adverse effects; D014080:Tooth Exfoliation / Q000209:etiology*; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology