title: An acrylic dental protector in peroral endoscopy.
abstract: A simple acrylic dental prosthesis is described which achieves successful dental protection during peroral endoscopy. This prosthesis is not advocated for all cases, but certainly is well warranted for those patients whose upper dentition is at risk during endoscopy because of the prominence of the incisors, the presence of loose teeth, or with extensive restorative work. In present experience, approximately 10 per cent of patients undergoing endoscopy have such an acrylic prosthesis prepared pre-operatively. The commercially available flexible plastic dental guard is used in approximately 25 per cent of cases, and the remaining cases need no specific attention. It is felt that this prosthesis could be constructed by any dentist conversant with the technique.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D004724:Endoscopy; D009064:Mouth Protectors; D013165:Splints; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins