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Is intraoperative navigation for needle breakage mandatory?: A case report.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|November 5, 2018
Summary
Needle breakage during dental procedures is a serious concern. Preoperative 3D imaging effectively located a broken needle for removal, ensuring patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Needle breakage during local anesthesia administration in dentistry poses significant risks to patients and clinicians.
- Advanced imaging techniques, particularly intraoperative navigation, are increasingly utilized for managing such complications.
Observation:
- A case of needle breakage during an inferior alveolar nerve block is presented.
- Preoperative imaging was employed to precisely locate the fractured needle.
- The needle was successfully removed under general anesthesia.
Findings:
- Preoperative 3-dimensional imaging is a reliable method for pinpointing the exact location of broken needles in the oral cavity.
- This imaging modality is especially effective when needle migration is not a significant factor.
Implications:
- Accurate preoperative imaging can guide surgical intervention for broken dental needles, minimizing complications.
- The findings support the use of 3D imaging as a valuable tool in managing needle-related incidents in dental practice.
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