[Subcutaneous emphysema of the oral floor during cleaning of a bridge fixed on an IMZ implant. Case report].
A case of subcutaneous emphysema following intraoral elimination of plaque and tooth shading, on a bridge fixed on implants, is presented. An instrument that produces a cleaning spray with a water-air-powder mixture was used. A few minutes after this cleaning procedure there was facial swelling. The patient experienced difficulties in breathing and in swallowing; symptoms of unilateral hearing loss were also noticed. The emphysema lasted for three days. Etiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, complications and management are discussed.
Van de Velde
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Kliniek voor tand-, mond- en kaakziekten, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Gent.
Thielens
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Schautteet
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Vanclooster
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D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003829:Denture, Partial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*
Emphysème sous-cutane du plancher buccal au cours du nettoyage d'un bridge sur implant IMZ. Présentation d'un cas.