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Ingesting an onlay. A case report.

¹Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas 75246.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)

|July 1, 1992

Summary

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A dental onlay was accidentally swallowed during a dental procedure. The foreign object was successfully removed from the patient's colon after four weeks.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Gastroenterology
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Dental procedures carry inherent risks, including the potential for accidental ingestion of instruments or materials.
Patient communication during dental procedures requires careful management to prevent adverse events.

Observation:

A patient undergoing a dental procedure accidentally swallowed a dental onlay while attempting to speak.
The ingested onlay remained in the gastrointestinal tract for an extended period.

Findings:

The swallowed dental onlay was located in the colon.
Mechanical removal of the foreign body was successfully performed after a four-week duration.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of vigilance and preventative measures during dental procedures to avoid foreign body ingestion.

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