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A denture swallowed. Case report

D L Brunello, M N Mandikos

    Australian Dental Journal
    |December 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Swallowing dental foreign objects like dentures is common, especially in the elderly. This case highlights the challenges of removing impacted esophageal dentures, requiring radiographic imaging and rigid esophagoscopy for successful extraction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Otolaryngology
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Dental foreign body ingestion and aspiration are documented occurrences in medical literature.
    • Swallowing incidents are more prevalent than aspiration, frequently affecting the elderly population.
    • The dimensions and shape of dental prostheses can complicate impaction and subsequent removal procedures.

    Observation:

    • A 67-year-old male patient presented with a history of swallowing a unilateral removable partial denture.
    • The foreign object became lodged in the mid-esophageal region.
    • Radiographic examination of the chest confirmed the denture's location.

    Findings:

    • The impacted denture in the mid-esophagus posed a significant clinical challenge.
    • Successful retrieval was achieved through a rigid esophagoscopy procedure.

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  • The intervention was performed under general anesthesia.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering dental prostheses as potential esophageal foreign bodies, particularly in geriatric patients.
    • Effective diagnostic imaging and endoscopic techniques are crucial for managing such incidents.
    • Awareness among healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes for foreign body ingestion related to dental appliances.