Abstract

Socket sclerosis is usually asymptomatic and does not require any treatment. The only potential complication arises during orthodontic treatment, wherein sclerosed socket of the premolar teeth may be an obstacle in closing the space by movement of teeth through the extraction space. This article demonstrates the problems encountered during the orthodontic treatment of a 20-year-old Malaysian woman with socket sclerosis and the treatment strategy employed to overcome the same.

Details

Title
Socket sclerosis, a rare complication in orthodontic tooth movement
Author
Khurana, Navneet; Khurana, Gaurav; Uppal, Nakul
Pages
255-258
Publication year
2010
Publication date
Oct 2010
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
0976237X
e-ISSN
09762361
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
860928139
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Oct 2010