Dental Case Analysis – Lower Arch Orthodontic Coil Spring for Space Management

Case Overview

This image shows active orthodontic treatment on the lower teeth using a metal coil spring attached to the archwire. Coil springs are commonly used to open or maintain space between teeth as part of alignment, crowding relief, or preparation for future tooth movement. The lips and surrounding soft tissue appear intact.

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• Lower anterior teeth visible with orthodontic appliance

Dental Case Analysis – Active Orthodontic Treatment With Crowding and Mild Gum Irritation

Case Overview

This image shows a patient undergoing active orthodontic treatment with fixed braces on both upper and lower teeth. The teeth demonstrate crowding and alignment correction in progress, with mild gum redness visible around brackets. These findings are common during early to mid-stages of orthodontic therapy.

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• Upper and lower teeth fitted with orthodontic brackets

Dental Case Analysis – Inner Cheek Ulcer Caused by Orthodontic Braces

Case Overview

This intra-oral image shows a patient wearing orthodontic braces with a localized ulcer and redness on the inner cheek, directly adjacent to brackets and archwire. The lesion appears consistent with traumatic irritation from orthodontic hardware, commonly seen during active treatment or after adjustments.

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• Upper posterior teeth with orthodontic brackets visible

Dental Case Analysis – Painful Mouth Sore Caused by Orthodontic Braces

Case Overview

This image shows a patient wearing orthodontic braces with a large, painful ulcer on the inner lower lip. The sore has a yellowish center with surrounding redness and swelling, consistent with traumatic oral ulceration caused by repeated friction from brackets or archwire.

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• Upper and lower teeth visible

Dental Case Analysis – Orthodontic Braces With Gum Irritation and Alignment Changes

Case Overview

This image shows a patient wearing fixed orthodontic braces on the lower teeth with red elastic ligatures and a visible archwire. The upper teeth are not braced in this image. The lower gum tissue appears mildly irritated in areas where brackets and wire contact the soft tissue, which is common during active orthodontic treatment.