title: Scar formation and revision after the removal of orthodontic miniscrews.
abstract: Many clinicians expect complete healing after the removal of temporary anchorage devices, but clinical examination may reveal scar-like tissue. This report presents the typical features of scarring detected after the removal of miniscrews, and the clinical outcome of scar revision along with its pathologic features.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, The Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yoon Jeong
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Dong-Won
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, The Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyung-Ho
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, The Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Chooryung J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Chung
keywords: Miniscrew; Scar; Scarring; Soft tissue; Wound healing