Orthodontic emergencies. Ref.: 64

It is not uncommon for patients wearing braces to experience some kind of setback during treatment.

One of the most common is the uncemented bracket, whose solution is to re-cement the bracket in its correct position.

As the teeth are placed in their correct position, it is possible that the arch that joins the brackets may protrude from the back, causing lesions in the mucosa. If this happens, it would be necessary to cut the excess arch.

It is common that the brackets or tubes used in orthodontics can rub the mucous membranes, causing small ulcerations, especially in the first days after placing the appliance. There are materials such as orthodontic wax, to place on top of the appliance in the affected area, and thus protect the mucosa from chafing.

In the case of patients with skeletal anchors, it may happen that one of them loosens or becomes infected. Should this occur, the anchor should be repositioned and the infection eliminated.