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Root perforation associated with the use of a miniscrew implant used for orthodontic anchorage: a case report
Author(s) -
McCabe P.,
Kavanagh C.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2012.02022.x
Subject(s) - perforation , medicine , dentistry , implant , orthodontics , molar , surgery , materials science , punching , metallurgy
McCabe P, Kavanagh C. Root perforation associated with the use of a miniscrew implant used for orthodontic anchorage: a case report. International Endodontic Journal , 45 , 678–688, 2012. Abstract Aim To highlight one of the possible complications associated with the inter‐radicular placement of orthodontic miniscrews. Summary This case report describes the endodontic treatment and surgical repair of an iatrogenic root perforation involving a maxillary first molar tooth following the placement of an orthodontic miniscrew placed for anchorage purposes in the treatment of an adult patient. The orthodontic treatment plan was completed. The long‐term follow‐up shows a successful treatment outcome. Key learning points • Inter‐radicular placement of orthodontic miniscrews is a valuable source of anchorage in the treatment of orthodontic patients. • Root perforation is a possible complication from inter‐radicular placement of orthodontic miniscrews. • Root perforation can be successfully treated, but may involve apical surgery.