Accidental sodium hypochlorite-induced skin injury during endodontic treatment.
A case of accidental skin injury caused by leakage of sodium hypochlorite solution from the rubber dam during root canal preparation is reported. After placement of a rubber dam and initiation of root canal treatment, the patient complained of a burning sensation with sodium hypochlorite irrigation. The complaints were ignored by the practitioner, and a skin rash developed on and around the patient's chin, followed by scab formation. The patient required medical treatment with topical Hamamelis virginiana extract for 2 weeks, with full recovery.
Serper
Ahmet
A
Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Ozbek
Murat
M
Calt
Semra
S
D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D029501:Hamamelis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016733:Rubber Dams; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010936:Plant Extracts; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite