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Asymptomatic fixed partial denture aspiration: A case report.
Sahem Gharaibeh1, Shadi Hamouri2, Sarah Al Sharie1
1Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|May 27, 2021
Summary
Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is rare in adults, often caused by dental devices. Flexible bronchoscopy effectively removed a dislodged dental bridge from an adult
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is uncommon in adults, with dental appliances being a frequent cause.
- Risk factors and complications associated with adult FBA are diverse.
Observation:
- A case of a 70-year-old male with an asymptomatic fixed partial denture (bridge) discovered in the right mainstem bronchus is presented.
- The dental bridge was successfully retrieved using flexible bronchoscopy.
Findings:
- Flexible bronchoscopy is an effective method for managing sharp foreign body aspirations in adults.
- Asymptomatic FBA in adults poses significant risks and requires prompt recognition.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering FBA in adult patients, even with vague or absent symptoms.
- Increased awareness and prompt intervention using flexible bronchoscopy can improve outcomes for adult FBA.
- Dental professionals should be aware of the potential for appliance displacement and aspiration.
