Dentures may be radiolucent.
Diagnosing ingested dental prostheses can be difficult and delays in treatment may result in serious complications. Patients often present with a vague history and very few reliable clinical signs. In addition, the fact that dental plates are often radiolucent may lead to the diagnosis being overlooked with disastrous consequences. A case of successful diagnosis and treatment is presented, and the importance of a high index of clinical suspicion to avoid the morbidity and mortality associated with missed impacted dentures is discussed.
Firth
A L
AL
Department of Otolaryngology, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK.
Moor
J
J
Goodyear
P W A
PW
Strachan
D R
DR
D003679:Deglutition; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003778:Dentures; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology