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J Dentofacial Anom Orthod
Volume 19, Number 1, 2016
End of Treatment and Retention
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| Article Number | 106 | |
| Number of page(s) | 17 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/odfen/2015034 | |
| Published online | 22 November 2017 | |
A side-effect of bonded retention wires: the “wire syndrome”: part 1
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Orthodontist in private practice, Bourg-la-Reine, France
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IT engineer
Address for correspondence: Florence Roussarie - 77 Boulevard du Maréchal Joffre - 92340 Bourg-la-Reine - France. E-mail: florence@roussarie.com
Excessive version may be observed in groups of teeth bonded together in fixed retention by a metal wire in a very small percentage of patients. Although quite uncommon, these erratic movements are dangerous for both dental and periodontal health.
We precisely describe this phenomena in both jaws, to enable early detection, before periodontal impact becomes irreversible.
What attitude is appropriate to this “wire syndrome”, and how can it be prevented?
Key words: Bonded retention / wire syndrome / gingival recession / torque
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