Orthodontic Elastic Embedded in Gingiva for 7 Years

• Main Authors: Shruti Tandon (Author), Abdul Ahad (Author), Arundeep Kaur (Author), Farrukh Faraz (Author), Zainab Chaudhary (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Dental materials especially orthodontic elastics often get embedded in gingival tissues due to iatrogenic factors. If retained for a long time, inflammatory response starts as asymptomatic crestal bone loss and may progress to severe periodontal abscess. Unsupported orthodontic elastics used for dia...