title: Death by magnets: an unrecognized danger in dentistry.
abstract: Small, powerful magnets have been used in dentistry for a variety of orthodontic and prosthodontic treatments; however, if these magnets become loose and are swallowed, patients are at risk for bowel obstruction and perforation. This article makes recommendations concerning close inspection and reinforcement of intraoral devices that contain magnets.
authors.affiliation: American Association of Forensic Dentists, USA.
authors.forename: Ellis
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Neiburger
mesh_terms: D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D008674:Metals, Rare Earth; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
chemical_list: D008674:Metals, Rare Earth