Orthodontic appliances made of organic polymer used in the metal allergic patient can withstand orthognathic surgery.
We developed an orthodontic appliance completely made of organic polymer. The appliance was used for many years and proved very effective. It was used for the treatment of patients with metal allergy, and as a result, it is believed to be the best choice for treating metal allergies. In this report, we are presenting a surgical case with Class III malocclusion for a patient with metal allergy, and the concept of the appliance is briefly discussed.
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu University, Maidashi 3-1-1, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan.
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Sakata
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Sa'do
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Nakata
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Morishita
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Nakasima
D000293:Adolescent; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers; D010027:Osteotomy; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation
D003722:Dental Alloys; D011108:Polymers