Dental Case Analysis – Upper Jaw Palatal Expander With Fixed Orthodontic Braces

Case Overview

This image shows an upper jaw orthodontic setup consisting of fixed braces combined with a metal palatal expansion appliance. The appliance is anchored to the upper teeth and palate and is designed to widen the upper jaw while teeth are being aligned. Mild gum redness and plaque accumulation are visible, which are common during active orthodontic treatment.

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.

Scale All Teeth

• 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.

Dental Case Analysis – Painful Mouth Ulcer on Upper Lip

Case Overview

This image shows a round ulcerative lesion on the inner upper lip, with a white or pale center and surrounding red inflammation. The appearance is consistent with a localized oral ulcer, commonly associated with irritation, minor trauma, or immune response.

Scale All Teeth

• Upper anterior teeth visible

• Teeth appear intact and aligned

• No visible decay or fractures in this image