List of Adverse Incidents in Orthodontics 2011-2016
2011
Fractured TAD
Fractured beak of distal end cutters
Ingested section of archwire
Fractured distal end cutters
Fractured TAD
2012
Fractured TAD
Severe root resorption
Corroded gold chain (22 reports affecting over 50 patients)
Ingested molar band
Fractured distal end cutters
Fractured TAD
Luxated permanent central incisor
2013
Allergic reaction
Corrosion of instruments
Allergic reaction
Choked on retainer
Allergic reaction
2014
Pharyngeal Obstruction by Lower Twin Block requiring Surgical Removal
Orthodontic Band swallowed
Possible Allergy to Stainless Steel brackets
Fracture of Debond Bur during use
Fractured Gold Chain
2015
Bracket swallowed
Fractured Distal End Cutter
2016
Reaction to Latex Free Intraoral Elastics
Upper Fixed Retainer Wire swallowed requiring surgical removal
Reaction to Upper Removable Appliance
For more information on any of the adverse incidents listed above please go to the Archive of Adverse Incidents in Orthodontics web page