Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 14, 2026
09:10
Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures
Published on: August 5, 2021
[Intubation-linked dental injuries. Relevance of individually adaptable tooth protection models]
1Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinik, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstrsse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf. enrico.monaca@med.uni-duesseldorf.de
Der Anaesthesist
|April 2, 2010
Summary
Dental shields can reduce tooth damage during endotracheal intubation. The Beauty pink model offers an inexpensive and effective option for clinical use, balancing force reduction and oral view.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Anesthesiology
- Medical device engineering
Context:
- Tooth damage is a risk during endotracheal intubation under anesthesia.
- Dental protectors may mitigate this risk.
- Evaluating the efficacy of various dental shield models is crucial.
Purpose:
- To investigate the effectiveness of six adaptable dental protectors in reducing force during laryngoscopy.
- To assess the impact of these protectors on the oral view.
- To compare different protector materials and designs.
Summary:
- Six dental shields were tested on an upper jaw model, applying 150 N force with a laryngoscope blade.
- Force reduction (axial and horizontal) and oral view obstruction were measured.
- Camo with silicone offered maximum horizontal force reduction; Endoragard with silicone excelled in axial reduction. Beauty pink wax was thinnest but offered less force reduction.
Impact:
- Preformed dental shields can reduce tooth damage during laryngoscopy.
- While some shields offer superior force reduction, their size and cost limit widespread adoption.
- The Beauty pink model presents a cost-effective and clinically viable alternative for protecting teeth during intubation.
Related Concept Videos
01:21Tooth Anatomy
The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
01:15Teeth
The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...