Hazards of orthodontics appliances and the oropharynx

Dibiase A., Samuels R., Ozdiler E., AKÇAM M. O., Turkkahraman H.

Journal of Orthodontics, cilt.27, sa.4, ss.295-301, 2000 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2000
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1093/ortho/27.4.295
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Orthodontics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.295-301
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Airway, Hazards, Oropharynx, Orthodontics removable appliances
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Occasionally orthodontic appliances or parts of orthodontic appliances have caused problems with either the airway or the gastrointestinal tract. The type of appliances that have caused problems and their clinical management are discussed. A case is described in which an upper removable appliance with inadequate retention became lodged in a patient's pharynx lacerating the palatine tonsils. Suggestions are made to try and avoid the problems that were encountered in this case and others reported in the literature in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. © 2000 British Orthodontic Society.