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Interproximal cervical lesions caused by incorrect flossing technique
M L Salas1, A C McClellan, S R MacNeill
1Department of Periodontics, UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. salasmartinezm@umkc.edu
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This case report describes an interproximal cervical lesion caused by the incorrect use of dental floss. A 58-year-old man who was asymptomatic, presented with unusual notch-like cervical lesions. After clinical and radiographical examinations, it was concluded that the aetiology of these lesions was an incorrect flossing technique. The treatment plan included extraction of maxillary 3rd molars and re-education of the patient in oral hygiene technique.
Conclusion:
These lesions are irreversible and often go undiagnosed; therefore, it is important for the clinician to be familiar with the clinical presentation and aetiology.
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