Management of intrabony defects associated with the iatrogenic use of orthodontic elastic bands: A case report

Figure 1 Initial intraoral photographs and radiographic. A: Interoclusal view; B: Vestibular view; C: Palatal view; D: Periapical radiographic study.

Figure 2 Elastic bands emerging from the gingival tissue during subgingival debridement. A and B: Palatal views; C: Frontal view; D: Comparison of the new orthodontic elastic with the two elastics removed.

Figure 3 Surgical procedure. A: Intrasurcular incision of the teeth 14 to 23; B: Incisions to preserve papillae on the palatal surface in teeth 11, 12, 13, and 21; C and D: Combined bone defects; E: Bovine bone placement; F: Placement of resorbable collagen membrane; G and H: Simple and suspensory stitches.

Figure 4 Case follow-up. A and B: Initial images; C: Initial radiograph; D and E: Clinical images 6 months after regenerative surgery; F: X-ray 6 months after surgery; G and H: 2 years post-surgical; I: X-ray 2 years after surgery.