title: Foreign objects in the root canal. Review of the literature and report of two cases.
abstract: In the two cases reported here, the foreign object in the child's tooth was not the specific reason for seeking treatment. When the presence of the objects was ascertained, neither parent could recall any mention being made by the child of introduction of the foreign body.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006108:Graphite; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D008670:Metals; D006108:Graphite