title: A case of severe caries and demineralisation in a patient wearing an essix-type retainer.
abstract: This case report presents a patient who developed significant caries and demineralisation due to consumption of large quantities of cariogenic drinks while he was wearing an Essix retainer. The risks to dental health during orthodontic retention and the responsibilities of general dental practitioners, orthodontists and patients are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Senior House Officer in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Birdsall
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000473:pathology; D002253:Carbonated Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D002326:Cariogenic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D018704:Orthodontic Retainers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D002326:Cariogenic Agents