Management of foreign body aspiration or ingestion in dentistry

Authors

  • A Parolia Assistant Professor, Department of conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MODS, Mangalore, India
  • M Kamath Assisstant Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery KMC, Manipal, India
  • M Kundubala Professor and HOD, Department of conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MODS, Mangalore, India
  • TS Manuel Assistant Professor, Department of conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MODS, Mangalore, India
  • M Mohan Assistant professor, Department of Prosthodontics, MODS, Mangalore, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v7i2.2715

Keywords:

Foreign bodies, Aspiration/ Ingestion, Management, Prevention

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

DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v7i2.2715

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2009) Vol.7, No.2 Issue 26, 165-171

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Parolia, A., Kamath, M., Kundubala, M., Manuel, T., & Mohan, M. (2010). Management of foreign body aspiration or ingestion in dentistry. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 7(2), 165–171. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v7i2.2715

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Review Articles