Accidental ingestion of a fractured piece of orthodontic aligner: a case report
Abstract Background Ingestion and aspiration of orthodontic devices are rare occurrences, typically associated with components such as expansion keys, archwire segments, dislodged fixed appliances (including brackets, buccal tubes, and bands), as well as fractured metal or plastic appliances. This a...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04830-5 |