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Orthodontic facebow injuries and safety equipment
1Department of Child Dental Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
European Journal of Orthodontics
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Facebows, used in orthodontic anchorage, can cause eye injuries. A survey of 23 European countries confirmed 10 such injuries, highlighting the need to assess current safety headgear effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Appliance Safety
Background:
- Facebows are common orthodontic appliances used for anchorage reinforcement.
- Despite their utility, facebows have been associated with injuries since 1975.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on eye injuries associated with facebow use.
- To review current literature on facebow-related injuries.
- To assess the adequacy of existing safety headgear.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a preliminary survey across 23 European countries.
- Reviewed existing scientific literature on facebow injuries and safety headgear.
Main Results:
- Confirmed 10 cases of eye injuries related to facebow use in the survey.
- Identified a continued occurrence of injuries despite available safety measures.
Conclusions:
- Facebows, while effective, pose a risk of eye injury.
- Current safety headgear may not be fully adequate, necessitating further assessment.