Ingestion of dental mirror fragments: report of case.
A case is reported in which one treated pediatric patient gave his plastic, disposable dental mirror to a 2.5-year-old sibling, who while playing chewed on the mirror and the mirrored glass surface broke in the child's mouth. After thorough examination including x-rays, the patient was released with no further complications. Potentially severe injuries could have occurred, resulting in legal liabilities.
U.S. Army Dental Corps, Pediatric Dentistry, Ft. Lewis, Washington 98431.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans