Publication: Management of foreign body aspiration or ingestion in dentistry
Date
2009
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Foreign body aspiration or ingestion can be a potential complication during routine dental treatment. The handling of
dental objects requires particular care, especially where the patient is supine or semi-recumbent. Dentist must be able to
manage emergency situations in which patients accidentally swallow dental instruments or materials during treatment
and procedures. This article reviews the complications, management and prevention of aspiration or ingestion of foreign
bodies.
Key words: Foreign bodies, Aspiration/ Ingestion, Management, Prevention
Description
Parolia A1, Kamath M2, Kundubala M 3, Manuel TS1 , Mohan M4
1Assistant Professor, 3Professor and HOD, Department of conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, 4Assistant professor, Department of Prosthodontics, MODS, Mangalore, India, 2 Assisstant Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery KMC, Manipal, India.