Intraoral penetrating injury due to metal foreign bodies: Report of two cases

Publication date: May–August 2013 Source:International Journal of Dental Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2 Author(s): Amit Khatri , Namita Kalra , Rishi Tyagi , Sony Mishra , Deepak Khandelwal Penetrating injuries to oral cavity and oropharynx is very common in children. The management would depend on the type of the foreign body and the extent of the injury. We have discussed here two cases of intraoral penetrating injury caused by a long, metallic foreign body and metal spring and the possible complications, which can occur due to penetrating intraoral injury.

Source: International Journal of Dental Science and Research - November 3, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research