Orthodontic archwire in the nasal cavity. A case report.

Authors :: Nicolas R
Eggers G
Komposch G
Source :: Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie [J Orofac Orthop] 2009 Jan; Vol. 70 (1), pp. 92-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Feb 05.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: We present the unusual case of a patient who lost an orthodontic archwire after having, via manipulation, detached it from the brackets. It was only on a routine radiograph at the end of treatment that the archwire was found in the patient's nasal cavity, where it had failed to cause any symptoms! We discuss the treatment following the inhalation and ingestion of foreign bodies in orthodontics, as well as their prevention.

Subjects :: Adult
Humans
Male
Radiography
Device Removal methods
Foreign-Body Migration diagnostic imaging
Foreign-Body Migration etiology
Nasal Cavity diagnostic imaging
Orthodontic Wires adverse effects

Language :: English; German
ISSN :: 1615-6714
Volume :: 70
Issue :: 1
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 19194677
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-009-8806-8