An unusual iatrogenic burn from a heated dental instrument.
The following report describes an unusual iatrogenic contact burn from a heated dental instrument. The potential hazard of inflicting a contact burn using a glass bead sterilizer must be kept in mind.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Barzilai Medical Centre, Ashkelon, Israel.
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Nahlieli
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Shapira
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Yoffe
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Baruchin
D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014081:Tooth Extraction