Abstract
Introduction: Ingestion of a rubber dam clamp is a very rare condition that occurs due to careless manipulation of a rubber dam insertion especially in pediatric dentistry. Case report: The present paper reports a case in which a rubber dam clamp was accidentally swallowed by child undergoing pulpotomy in his upper right deciduous second molar, which entered esophagus and got stuck supraclavicular. Discussion: Ingestion of foreign materials may cause serious complications. Owing to the shape and sharpness of the instrument, there are chances of perforation. Once the instrument is lost in the oropharynx, it is very important to determine whether the instrument has entered the digestive tract or respiratory tract. Conclusion: Dentist should be able to manage an emergency situation, in which patient accidentally swallow a dental instrument.
Highlights
Ingestion of a rubber dam clamp is a very rare condition that occurs due to careless manipulation of a rubber dam insertion especially in pediatric dentistry
A 4.5 years old male child came to a pediatric a dental clinic suffering from pain on his upper right quadrant, upon clinical examination, a badly decayed upper right second deciduous molar was found that need pulpotomy, a #8 Satin Steelrubber dam clamp as seen in Figure 1 [1] was seated inside patient mouth followed by a rubber dam sheet or not secured with a dental floss
Once the instrument is lost in the oropharynx, it is very important to determine whether the instrument has entered the digestive tract or respiratory tract
Summary
Ingestion of foreign body is a common clinical problem in children. Ingestion still occurs in adults but most of the time occurs accidentally or in psychiatric patients. The ingested foreign body may be teeth, restorations, restorative materials, instruments, rubber dam clamps and so forth [1,2]. This paper discusses a case report of accidental ingestion of a rubber dam clamp and its management. A 4.5 years old male child came to a pediatric a dental clinic suffering from pain on his upper right quadrant, upon clinical examination, a badly decayed upper right second deciduous molar was found that need pulpotomy, a #8 Satin Steelrubber dam clamp as seen in Figure 1 [1] was seated inside patient mouth followed by a rubber dam sheet or not secured with a dental floss. The patient moved unexpectedly and the clamp jumped into his throat
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