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Foreign body in the periradicular area.

N Srivastava¹, N Vineeta

¹Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, D.A.V. (C) Dental College & Hospital, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana State, India.

Journal of Endodontics

|September 15, 2001

Summary

A child experienced dental trauma, leading to a foreign object lodged in the jaw. This unusual case highlights the importance of thorough examination following dental injuries.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

Dental trauma in children can lead to complex complications.
Delayed diagnosis of foreign bodies in the periapical region is possible.

Observation:

A 12-year-old child presented with pain and swelling in the anterior maxilla.
History of trauma 4.5 years prior to presentation.
Clinical examination revealed a fractured and discolored maxillary central incisor.

Findings:

Radiographic imaging identified a foreign object in the periapical area of the affected tooth.
The foreign object was identified as a straight pin.
The pin was located in the periradicular region.

Implications:

This case underscores the potential for long-term complications from untreated dental trauma.
Accurate diagnosis and management of periapical foreign bodies are crucial for successful treatment outcomes.
Illustrates the importance of considering unusual foreign objects in the differential diagnosis of dental pathology.

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