title: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge involving a case of dysphagia in association with cervical osteophytosis and a dental pain.
abstract: Herein, presenting a case of a 42-year-old female with the chief complaint of dysphagia. The problem was assumed to be of dental origin, due to the onset of dental pain followed by dysphagia. A cervical radiograph revealed the presence of osteophytic lipping which proved to be the cause of dysphagia. Confusing and overlapping disease entities showing similar symptoms need thorough investigation. Dysphagia related to cervical spondylosis may have a direct connection with the person's occupation. Dentistry is considered a potentially hazardous occupation with regard to musculoskeletal disorders. However, additional studies are required to understand the occupational hazards faced by dentists.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Amrutnagar, Sangamner, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rajani A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Dable
authors.forename: Pradnya B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Wasnik
authors.forename: Sunilkumar L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Nagmode
authors.forename: Mukkaram Faridi
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Ali
keywords: Cervical pain; dentist; dysphagia; toothache