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Handling Orthodontic Emergencies in the School Clinic

Handling Orthodontic Emergencies in the School Clinic. Handling Orthodontic Emergencies. Most will be fairly simple for you to treat. Tools and supplies. Tools and supplies. Non-medicated orthodontic relief wax Dental floss Sterile tweezers Small, sharp clipper Q-tips Salt

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Handling Orthodontic Emergencies in the School Clinic

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  1. Handling Orthodontic Emergencies in the School Clinic

  2. Handling Orthodontic Emergencies Most will be fairly simple for you to treat.

  3. Tools and supplies

  4. Tools and supplies • Non-medicated orthodontic relief wax • Dental floss • Sterile tweezers • Small, sharp clipper • Q-tips • Salt • Interproximal brush • Toothpicks • Topical anesthetic

  5. Parts of Braces

  6. Parts of Braces

  7. Parts of Braces

  8. Parts of Braces

  9. Parts of Braces

  10. Parts of Braces

  11. Parts of Braces

  12. Parts of Braces

  13. Emergencies

  14. Emergency: Food Caught Between Teeth • More of an embarrassment than an emergency • Easily resolved

  15. Emergency: Ligature Comes Off • If a rubber ligature should come off, you may be able to put it back in place using sterile tweezers.

  16. Emergency: Discomfort Discomfort is normal after an adjustment.

  17. Emergency: Mouth Sores • Not an emergency, but may be very uncomfortable for the student.

  18. Emergency: Irritation of Lips or Cheeks

  19. Emergency: Irritation of Lips or Cheeks

  20. Emergency: Irritation of Lips or Cheeks Flatten the ball – place over area of braces causing irritation.

  21. Emergency: Protruding Wire End of wire occasionally works itself out of place.

  22. Emergency: Protruding Wire Reduce the possibility of the student swallowing the clipped wire.

  23. Emergency: Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands

  24. Emergency: Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands Bracket is off-center.

  25. Emergency: Loose Brackets, Wires or Bands Use sterile tweezers to slide bracket into position.

  26. Handling Orthodontic Emergencies in the School Clinic

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