Scar formation and revision after the removal of orthodontic miniscrews.
10.4041/kjod.2015.45.3.146
- Author:
Yoon Jeong CHOI
1
;
Dong Won LEE
;
Kyung Ho KIM
;
Chooryung J CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, The Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. crchung@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Scar;
Miniscrew;
Wound healing;
Soft tissue;
Scarring
- MeSH:
Cicatrix*;
Wound Healing
- From:The Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2015;45(3):146-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Many clinicians expect complete healing after the removal of temporary anchorage devices, but clinical examination may reveal scar-like tissue. This report presents the typical features of scarring detected after the removal of miniscrews, and the clinical outcome of scar revision along with its pathologic features.
