Retained Orthodontic Bracket in a Facial Soft Tissue Laceration Following Trauma: Clinical Management and Literature...

Foreign bodies embedded in the maxillofacial region following traumatic injuries pose a significant challenge to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. These retained objects may become a source of persistent pain, infection, and other complications. Early diagnosis can be achieved through the use of computed tomography (CT), which facilitates accurate localization of the foreign body. Once identified, prompt removal is recommended to prevent further morbidity. Here, we report a case in which early diagnosis of a foreign body embedded within the maxillofacial soft tissues enabled its successful retrieval without complications. Soft tissue impaction of orthodontic brackets following facial trauma is rarely reported in the literature, with only a few isolated case reports describing orthodontic appliances embedded within facial soft tissues after road traffic accidents or sports-related injuries.