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Accidental Attachment of a Foreign Object to an Infant's Alveolar Ridge
Jung-Wei Chen1, Anupama Grandhi2
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Calif., USA.
Journal of Dentistry for Children (Chicago, Ill.)
|December 10, 2025
Summary
A toy fragment embedded in an infant
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Infants are prone to oral exploration, leading to potential foreign body ingestion or embedment.
- Certain toys pose risks due to their composition and tendency to break into small, embeddable pieces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of intraoral foreign body embedment in an infant.
- To increase awareness among healthcare professionals and parents regarding toy-related oral hazards in infants.
- To emphasize the importance of preventative counseling by pediatric dentists.
Main Methods:
- Case report detailing clinical presentation and management of an infant with an embedded oral foreign body.
- Clinical examination to identify and remove the foreign object.
- Review of potential risks associated with infant toys.
Main Results:
- A 10-month-old infant presented with an embedded toy fragment in the alveolar ridge.
- The object was successfully removed.
- The case highlights the potential for toys to cause oral trauma and choking hazards.
Conclusions:
- Intraoral foreign body embedment is a significant risk in infants, often linked to toy-related incidents.
- Pediatric dentists play a crucial role in educating parents about safe toy selection and supervision.
- Preventative advice is essential to mitigate risks of oral injury and airway obstruction in infants.
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