title: Case report: transpalatal arch resulting in soft tissue damage of the tongue 3 years post-orthodontic treatment.
abstract: Whilst transient effects of orthodontic appliances on the oral mucosa are well recognized, chronic lesions, persisting post therapy are unusual. We describe a persistent lingual mucosal defect related to a transpalatal arch (TPA) in a healthy 19-year-old female. The asymptomatic lesion is presently being monitored, however, surgical revision in the future may be requested by the patient if the area fails to remodel. Clinical Relevance: Soft tissue trauma to the tongue by anchorage reinforcing appliances may result in long-term effects that could require surgical management.
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Noar
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hodgson
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D052280:Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult