The Korean Journal of Orthodontics  2015;45(3):146-150

doi:10.4041/kjod.2015.45.3.146

Scar formation and revision after the removal of orthodontic miniscrews.

Yoon Jeong CHOI 1 ; Dong Won LEE ; Kyung Ho KIM ; Chooryung J CHUNG

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Keywords

Scar; Miniscrew; Wound healing; Soft tissue; Scarring

Country

Republic 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.