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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology

Background:

  • Patients may seek "do it yourself" (DIY) orthodontic treatments for issues like midline diastema.
  • Relapse after orthodontic treatment can lead to patients attempting unsupervised interventions.
  • Social media trends sometimes promote DIY dental procedures without professional oversight.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the clinical outcomes of a patient who used DIY orthodontic treatment to correct a midline diastema.
  • To illustrate the severe periodontal consequences of unsupervised orthodontic relapse management.
  • To emphasize the importance of professional dental guidance regarding DIY orthodontic trends.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient's experience with DIY orthodontic treatment.
  • Clinical examination and patient history documenting pain, swelling, and bone loss around maxillary central incisors.
  • Review of treatment outcomes including extraction and implant placement.

Main Results:

  • DIY orthodontic treatment using rubber bands for four years resulted in rapid, severe bone loss around teeth #8 and #9.
  • The patient experienced significant pain, loss of function, and aesthetic concerns.
  • Ultimately, extraction of the affected teeth and subsequent implant placement were required.

Conclusions:

  • DIY orthodontic treatment poses significant risks to periodontal health.
  • Unsupervised interventions for midline diastema correction can lead to irreversible damage.
  • Dental professionals must educate patients about the dangers of DIY orthodontics and social media trends.