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Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
; 155(6): 881-885, 2019 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31153509
ABSTRACT
This clinical report describes a retained archwire fragment, discovered during a new-patient examination of a young woman seeking orthodontic retreatment. The diagnostic process, care coordination, and patient management decisions are discussed, along with a brief exploration of clinical considerations associated with this incident. A suggested emergency prevention and response protocol is also presented.