Complications of ortho Rx

Enamel decalcification
1. up to 100micrometre
2. Due to poor prevention and oral hygiene
3. Prevention
  1. OHI
  2. Diet
  3. Fluoride mouthwash
4. Treatment
  1. Fluoride mouthwash (3 months)
  2. Localised composite
  3. Veneer
  4. Acid pumice microabrasion
Periodontal disease
1. Marginal gingivitis
2. Palatal gingivae with removable appliance
3. Gingival cleft/ recession due to overproclination
Root resorption
1. Fixed appliance
2. Increased risk
  1. History of Trauma
  2. Short and blunt apex
  3. Pipetted-shaped apex
  4. Long duration of appliance
Loss of vitality
1. Overenthusiastic movement
2. History of trauma
Soft tissue damage
1. Traumatic mucosal ulceration
Relapse
1. Poor cooperation for retainer
2. Poor planning, unstable tooth position

Resource summary

	Created by asajeeda41 almost 12 years ago