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Dental extractions using improvised equipment.

Kenneth V Iserson1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ.

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
|October 1, 2013
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Dental extractions in remote settings require improvised tools and careful preparation. Clinicians must practice dental blocks and extraction techniques for safe patient care when optimal dental treatment is unavailable.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Remote Medicine
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure.
  • Access to dental care is limited in remote settings.
  • Non-dental clinicians may face situations requiring emergency dental interventions.

Observation:

  • Two case studies detail non-dental clinicians performing tooth extractions in remote environments.
  • Improvisation of dental tools, personal protective equipment, suction, anesthesia, and patient communication was necessary.
  • Challenges included language barriers and the need for improvised dental chairs and consent forms.

Findings:

  • Successful tooth extraction in remote settings is feasible with improvisation and preparation.
  • Essential elements include adapting equipment, ensuring patient safety, and effective communication.
Keywords:
Arcticimprovised dental equipmentremote expeditionstooth extractionswilderness medicine

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  • Clinicians must be prepared with knowledge of dental blocks and extraction techniques.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the need for basic dental surgical training for clinicians in remote areas.
    • Emphasizes the importance of resourcefulness and adaptability in challenging medical environments.
    • Suggests protocols for emergency dental care in underserved or isolated populations.