Accidental Ingestion of Molar Band and Its Management: Maintenance Is Better than Management

Ingestion of a broken part of fixed orthodontic appliance is a potential complication during orthodontic treatment. We report a case of accidental ingestion of molar band and its subsequent diagnosis followed by endoscopic retrieval method. Although prevention of such incidence is the best method at...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Naragond, Appasaheb, Kenganal, Smitha, Rajasigamani, K., Kumar, N. Sathish
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2013
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3580915/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23476819
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/891304
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Sumario:Ingestion of a broken part of fixed orthodontic appliance is a potential complication during orthodontic treatment. We report a case of accidental ingestion of molar band and its subsequent diagnosis followed by endoscopic retrieval method. Although prevention of such incidence is the best method at the same time management of such an event is also crucial. The objective of this paper is to draw attention to the potentially serious complications that can occur if preventive techniques are not practiced and also the management of such event.

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