title: Periodontal Side Effect During Orthopedic Face Mask Therapy.
abstract: A 7-year-old patient exhibited gingival recession of tooth #41 and severe plaque accumulation after 3 months of face mask therapy. The recession improved only slightly after appropriate oral hygiene instructions and motivation. Decisive improvement began when the vertical chin pad extension was reduced to avoid pressure on the affected area.
authors.forename: Serena
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Incerti-Parenti
authors.forename: Vittorio
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Checchi
authors.forename: Camilla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Molinari
authors.forename: Giulio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Alessandri-Bonetti
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000209:etiology; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005888:Gingival Pocket / Q000209:etiology; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design / Q000009:adverse effects; D010155:Palatal Expansion Technique