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  • Title: Iatrogenic exfoliation of teeth by the incorrect use of orthodontic elastic bands.
    Author: Zilberman Y, Shteyer A, Azaz B.
    Journal: J Am Dent Assoc; 1976 Jul; 93(1):89-93. PubMed ID: 1064666.
    Abstract:
    Four cases of improper use of elastic bands for minor orthodontic treatment are described. For all the patients, the treated teeth were damaged and local surgical intervention was necessary. To prevent complications when elastic bands are being used, the dentist must provide stabilization of the elastic bands by brackets, bands, or bonded attachments, inform the patient about the possibility of losing the rubber elastic band, and mark the elastic rubber by radiopaque material. Every effort must be made to preserve the damaged anterior teeth by fixation and surgical treatment.
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