Summary of Adverse Incidents in Orthodontics

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