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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Main Authors: Appasaheb Naragond, Smitha Kenganal, K. Rajasigamani, N. Sathish Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/891304