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Case report: long term lingual arch - preventable iatrogenic damage
1The Eastman Dental Hospital, 256 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LD.
British Dental Journal
|January 14, 2017
Summary
Lingual arches, used as fixed space maintainers, can cause molar band issues if not monitored. This case highlights potential harm to dental health from long-term fixed retainers like lingual arches.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Lingual arches are common fixed space maintainers for preserving mandibular leeway space in mild crowding.
- They are typically bonded with glass-ionomer cement to molar bands.
- Molar bands, as fixed appliances, require diligent monitoring to prevent adverse dental health outcomes.
