title: Inhalation of a denture fragment complicating facial trauma.
abstract: A case of facial trauma is presented, which was complicated by a denture fragment lodged in the larynx. This potentially life threatening event caused minor symptoms only. Its diagnosis and management are reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Surgery, University of Sheffield.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Ong
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lancer
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Brook
mesh_terms: D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications*