Surgical emphysema during restorative dentistry.
A case of surgical emphysema which occurred during a routine restorative dental procedure is presented. The differential diagnosis and management of this condition is discussed. Judicious use of intra-oral dental instruments using compressed air is advised.
Sivaloganathan
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London.
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D000388:Air; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003748:Dental Equipment; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*