title: [Subcutaneous emphysema of the oral floor during cleaning of a bridge fixed on an IMZ implant. Case report].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Kliniek voor tand-, mond- en kaakziekten, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Gent.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Van de Velde
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Thielens
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schautteet
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vanclooster
mesh_terms: 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*
vernacular_title: Emphysème sous-cutane du plancher buccal au cours du nettoyage d'un bridge sur implant IMZ. Présentation d'un cas.