A Longstanding Foreign Body In The Oral Cavity: An Unusual Presentation

Abstract

The oral cavity can be a site for foreign body entrapment either via accidental traumatic injury or due to an iatrogenic error. Diagnosis of the same could be a challenge, especially when the patient is unaware and asymptomatic. The present case study intended to highlight a case of a longstanding iatrogenic foreign body in the oral cavity with an intriguing radiographic presentation indicating the importance of (i) thorough history taking and clinical examination and (ii) checking for integrity of surgical instruments post usage.