Title of article :
Accidental Swallowing of a Molar Band
Author/Authors :
Kharbanda, Om Prakash Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Deformities Centre for Dental Education and Research - All India Institue of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Mahto, Ravi Kumar Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Deformities Centre for Dental Education and Research - All India Institue of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India , Rana, Shailendra Singh Division of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Deformities Centre for Dental Education and Research - All India Institue of Medical Sciences - New Delhi, India
Abstract :
Accidental ingestion or aspiration of foreign bodies is considered as a medical emergency in dentistry. Despite their rare occurrence, accidental ingestions are associated with various complications and morbidity, thereby necessitating prevention of their incidence along with early and effective management. Herein, we report a case of accidental swallowing of an orthodontic molar band in a patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate and its management.
Keywords :
palate , cleft lip , molar band , Accidental ingestion
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
