Orthodontic elastic band-induced periodontitis – A case report

Periodontal problems due to the use of elastic bands have been documented in the past. A 9-year-old girl reported to a periodontist with complaints of bleeding from gums and tooth mobility of upper right central incisor. This case, reports the early diagnosis and treatment of an acute localized peri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Montaser N. Al-Qutub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-01-01
Series:Saudi Dental Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905211000277