Abdel-Kader H M
Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
J Orthod. 2003 Mar;30(1):11. doi: 10.1093/ortho/30.1.11.
Trans-palatal arch wire is in common use in orthodontic practice. This case report of broken trans-palatal wire, swallowed and stuck to the throat of an orthodontic patient, is presented in the hope that it will stress the importance of careful examination of the appliance at each scheduled visit.