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Transaxillary First Rib Resection for Treatment of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Published on: September 13, 2020

Burried broken extraction instrument fragment.

¹Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai, India.

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|May 11, 2013

Summary

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A fractured dental elevator tip, retained for a decade after an extraction, was discovered incidentally via radiography. This case highlights the importance of instrument inspection and advanced imaging for managing such rare dental complications.

Keywords:

Cone beam computed tomography elevator foreign body mandible tooth extraction

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Published on: September 13, 2020

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Radiology

Background:

Dental extractions, while common, carry a risk of instrument-related complications.
Defective surgical instruments can lead to inadvertent fragment retention during procedures.

Observation:

A case report details a non-symptomatic retained fractured dental elevator tip.
The fragment was unknowingly left during an extraction performed ten years prior.
Routine radiographic examination led to the incidental discovery of the retained instrument tip.

Findings:

Three-dimensional imaging techniques were crucial in visualizing the retained fragment.
The patient remained asymptomatic despite the long-term presence of the foreign body.
This case underscores the potential for delayed detection of retained dental instruments.

Implications:

Dentists must meticulously inspect instruments for defects before and after use.
Awareness of rare complications like retained fragments is essential for surgical preparedness.
Careful pre-operative assessment of retained fragments is vital before considering removal strategies.