Air emphysema after drying the cavity with air syringe

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Air emphysema after drying the cavity with air syringe

Journal Title: Journal of Stomatology (Czasopismo Stomatologiczne) - Year 2018, Vol 71, Issue 5

Abstract

Introduction: Subcutaneous emphysema is defined as an unnatural collection of air or other gas in tissues or tissue spaces. Emphysema in dentistry, is usually formed by pressurizing compressed air into the subcutaneous tissues through the broken intra-oral barier. Most often, the air comes from the slow-handpiece, turbine and air syringe, although recently there have been reports of emphysema caused by air coming from a sandblaster, CO2 laser or a device for cryotherapy. Aim of the study: Presentantion of air emphysema after drying the cavity with air syringe and discussion of preventive and curative treatment. Conclusions: Air emphysema belongs to one of the less frequent complications that may occur during treatment of carious lesions. It is usually limited to moderate swelling of soft tissues, which due to slow regression becomes an unpleasant complication for the patient. The air that has entered the subcutaneous tissue, can caused an infection like cellulitis, ie connective tissue inflammation or necrosis of the fascial, and therefore requires antibiotic therapy. Although emphysema is a medical complication, often harmless, it should be remembered that there is always a risk of serious consequences requiring specialist treatment. Quick and proper diagnosis enables fast and effective treatment of emphysema.<br/><br/>

Authors and Affiliations

Katarzyna Kot, Adam Kozłowski, Mariusz Lipski

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