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InjuryNQS

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Received Aug 3, 2005 · Event occurred Jan 1, 1993

Report MW1036225 · MDR key 751577

Device

Generic name

Metal Dental Orthodontic Braces

Manufacturer

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Model number

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Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

39 YR

  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I HAD METAL BRACES FROM 1990-1993. THE ORTHODONTIST MOVED THE TEETH TOO FAST CAUSING ME TO LOSE MY 4 FRONT TEETH. SOME DENTISTS HAVE TOLD ME THAT I WILL LOSE THE OTHER 4 FRONT TEETH. THE ORTHODONTIST AND ALL SUBSEQUENT DENTISTS CANCEALED FROM ME THE DAMAGE TO MY BONES AND BITE UNTIL THE TEETH BEGAN TO FALL OUT. I HAVE TWO SETS OF BRIDGES MADE BUT THE FIRST WAS BELOW STANDARD AND THE SECOND SET IS STILL NEEDING ADJUSTMENTS.