Localised Periodontitis Associated With An Ectopic Orthodontic Separator

Authors: Harrington, Zoë¹; Darbar, Ulpee²

Source: Primary Dental Care, Volume 14, Number 1, January 2007 , pp. 5-6(2)

Publisher: Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)

Abstract:

A case of localised periodontitis associated with a subgingival orthodontic separator is presented. The presence of this object was related to quite severe periodontal breakdown around an upper right first premolar tooth in an otherwise unsusceptible individual.

Keywords: ECTOPIC ORTHODONTIC SEPARATOR; LOCALISED PERIODONTITIS; INFLAMMATION; BONE LOSS; SURGICAL EXPLORATION; RECESSION

Document Type: Case report

DOI: 10.1308/135576107779398101

Affiliations: 1: Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital, London, UK 2: Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Eastman Dental Hospital, London, UK

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