title: Submandibular-space abscess from loss of a bonded molar tube during orthognathic surgery.
abstract: The use of bonded orthodontic molar tubes is becoming more prevalent in orthodontics because they have some advantages over conventional bonding. However, a bonded apparatus can become detached, leading to complications. This article presents the case of a submandibular-space abscess associated with a molar tube that detached during orthognathic surgery and became embedded in the soft tissues. The site became infected, and antibiotics were prescribed. Eventually, the molar tube migrated and could be removed under local anesthesia.
authors: Instituto Cearense de Especialidades Odontologicas (ICEO)-UNINGÁ, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. dr.sormaniqueiroz@hotmail.com
authors: Sormani Bento Fernandes
authors: SB
authors: de Queiroz
authors: Pedro Augusto Bulhões
authors: PA
authors: Curioso
authors: Francisco Samuel Rodrigues
authors: FS
authors: Carvalho
authors: Valthierre Nunes
authors: VN
authors: de Lima
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017005:Dental Debonding; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011378:Prognathism / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult