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Ingested objects: a case report with review of management and prevention
R E Fredekind1, T A McConnell, P L Jacobsen
1Department of Diagnostic Sciences, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
Journal of the California Dental Association
|September 1, 1995
Summary
Preventing swallowed dental items requires awareness and barrier use, like rubber dams. Prompt recognition of symptoms and proper management are crucial for patient safety after accidental ingestion.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Accidental ingestion of dental instruments or materials poses a risk during dental procedures.
- Lack of awareness can lead to preventable incidents.