一名佩戴Essix型保持器的患者出现严重龋齿和脱矿的病例。

A case of severe caries and demineralisation in a patient wearing an essix-type retainer.

作者信息

Birdsall Jo, Robinson Stephen

机构信息

Senior House Officer in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK.

出版信息

Prim Dent Care. 2008 Apr;15(2):59-61. doi: 10.1308/135576108784000203.

DOI:10.1308/135576108784000203

PMID:18397593

Abstract

This case report presents a patient who developed significant caries and demineralisation due to consumption of large quantities of cariogenic drinks while he was wearing an Essix retainer. The risks to dental health during orthodontic retention and the responsibilities of general dental practitioners, orthodontists and patients are highlighted.

摘要

本病例报告介绍了一名患者，他在佩戴Essix保持器期间因大量饮用致龋饮料而出现严重龋齿和牙釉质脱矿。强调了正畸保持期间对牙齿健康的风险以及普通牙科医生、正畸医生和患者的责任。