Document Type : Case Report
Authors
MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG
Abstract
Dental injury is a common anaesthesia-related adverse event, with a high incidence of damage to teeth and surrounding tissues during oro-endotracheal intubation. The predisposing factors, for a potential iatrogenic dental injury, include poor oral hygiene, compromised periodontium, faulty or loose prosthesis, proclined maxillary incisors along with increased difficulty level of airway management, improper use of laryngoscope and use of maxillary anterior teeth as fulcrum for achieving accessibility to the airway. This type of injury causes added physical and psychological trauma to the patients already undergoing a medical surgical procedure. The consequences of such mishaps can also be accompanied by medico-legal suits and financial claims. The present case series describes three cases of management of iatrogenic dental injury during oro-endotracheal intubation, after written informed consent, with steps for prevention of such accidental injuries. This report emphasizes on the need for collaboration between medical and dental professionals for prevention and successful management of accidental dental injuries.
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