Iatrogenic subcutaneous cervicofacial emphysema with pneumomediastinum after class V restoration
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
;
: 49-52, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-95923
ABSTRACT
Subcutaneous facial emphysema after dental treatment is an uncommon complication caused by the invasion of high-pressure air; in severe cases, it can spread to the neck, mediastinum, and thorax, resulting in cervical emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pneumothorax. The present case showed subcutaneous cervicofacial emphysema with pneumomediastinum after class V restoration. The patient was fully recovered after eight days of conservative treatment. The cause of this case was the penetration of high-pressure air through the gingival sulcus, which had a weakened gingival attachment. This case indicated that dentists should be careful to prevent subcutaneous emphysema during common dental treatments using a high-speed hand piece and gingival retraction cord.
Full text:
Available
Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumothorax
/
Subcutaneous Emphysema
/
Thorax
/
Dentists
/
Emphysema
/
Hand
/
Mediastinal Emphysema
/
Mediastinum
/
Neck
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS