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An accidentally ingested mandibular prosthesis was exempt from surgery
A Kamali Polat1, A V Polat, Z Erzurumlu
1Department of General Surgery, Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey. ayferkp@yahoo.com
Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|January 9, 2013
Summary
Swallowing a full lower denture is a rare dental emergency. This case report details a patient who accidentally ingested a partial lower denture, which passed through the gastrointestinal tract without complications or surgery.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Removable dentures are widely used by older adults in routine dental care.
- Accidental ingestion of denture teeth has been documented, but swallowing entire prostheses is uncommon.
Observation:
- A case of accidental ingestion of a partially removable mandibular prosthesis is presented.
- The prosthesis was of a significant size, posing a potential emergency.
Findings:
- The ingested mandibular prosthesis passed through the entire gastrointestinal tract.
- No surgical intervention was required, and the patient experienced no complications.
Implications:
- This case highlights the rare but potential risk of complete denture ingestion.
- Increased awareness among healthcare professionals regarding the management of swallowed dentures is recommended.
