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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Dental Anesthesia
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Loose teeth present significant risks for anesthesiologists, including aspiration of foreign bodies and bleeding complications.
  • Managing loose teeth in patients undergoing anesthesia requires careful consideration to prevent adverse events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel method for managing a loose maxillary incisor in a patient undergoing lumbar discectomy.
  • To highlight the successful use of a thermoplastic external nasal splint as a protective mouth guard for a loose tooth.

Main Methods:

  • A 48-year-old male patient with a loose maxillary incisor scheduled for lumbar discectomy was treated.
  • A thermoplastic external nasal splint was adapted and utilized as a custom mouth guard to secure the loose tooth.

Main Results:

  • The thermoplastic nasal splint effectively stabilized the loose maxillary incisor throughout the surgical procedure.
  • No complications related to the loose tooth, such as aspiration or bleeding, were reported during or after anesthesia.

Conclusions:

  • Securing loose teeth with custom-fitted thermoplastic splints is a viable and effective strategy to mitigate anesthesia-related risks.
  • This technique offers a practical alternative to tooth removal or laryngoscopy modifications for managing loose teeth in surgical patients.