Unusual foreign body detected on routine dental radiograph

Frequently, foreign bodies are found in the oral 1 and nasal cavities of children, 2 and are discovered by the dentist during routine examinations. 2, 3 These objects may be the result of the child's own action 2 and may cause pain, 2 oedema, and tooth fracture. 1 A 10 year old female came to a...

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 2005-08, Vol.90 (8), p.825-825
Main Authors: Pomarico, L, Primo, L G, de Souza, I P R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Company business management
Dental care
Dental care services
Dental radiography
Dentistry
Eyeglasses
Female
foreign bodies
Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging
General aspects
Humans
Images in Paediatrics
Literature Reviews
Management
Medical sciences
molar
Molar - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Teeth
tooth injuries
Utilization
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Summary:Frequently, foreign bodies are found in the oral 1 and nasal cavities of children, 2 and are discovered by the dentist during routine examinations. 2, 3 These objects may be the result of the child's own action 2 and may cause pain, 2 oedema, and tooth fracture. 1 A 10 year old female came to a clinic of a Brazilian university for a dental appointment.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.2004.067967