Many kinds of iatrogenic damage during orthodontic treatment have been reported. Among the most common is the accidental ingestion of retainers, sectional wires, partial dentures, rubber dam hooks, bands, brackets, or expansion appliance keys. This case report describes the accidental swallowing of a rapid palatal expander by a young girl.

Accidental ingestion of a rapid palatal expander

SFONDRINI, MARIA FRANCESCA;
2003-01-01

Abstract

Many kinds of iatrogenic damage during orthodontic treatment have been reported. Among the most common is the accidental ingestion of retainers, sectional wires, partial dentures, rubber dam hooks, bands, brackets, or expansion appliance keys. This case report describes the accidental swallowing of a rapid palatal expander by a young girl.
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