The disappearing tooth: report of a case.
BACKGROUND
The possibility of a patient ingesting or aspirating foreign bodies exists in dentistry. Measures are available to minimize this risks.


METHODS
The authors present a report of a case of a tooth that was swallowed following extraction. Use of preventive techniques could have reduced the risk of this occurrence.


CONCLUSIONS
Having a plan of action for such events is stressed. Preventive measures are reviewed.
Stoffers
Kenneth W
KW
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, USA.
Gobetti
John P
JP
D000328:Adult; D003679:Deglutition; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects