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A percutaneous injury by a contaminated instrument is a human bite equivalent
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The Hebrew University - Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel. fuxavia@hotmail.com
Background:
Percutaneous exposure incidents represent an important occupational health issue.
Case Report:
A paediatric dentist was cut by a small round bur in a handpiece. A few hours later the elbow became swollen and painful. Since the bur had been contaminated with saliva and oral flora, the injury was treated as a human bite equivalent. An X-ray revealed the broken piece of the bur in the soft tissue of the dentist's elbow.
Conclusion:
Care should be taken to prevent and treat injuries by sharp items, during and also following dental treatment.
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