Endodontic Retrieval of Unusual Foreign Object from Root Canal of a Maxillary Central Incisor¬- A Case Report with 1 Year Follow-up and an Update
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Aim: To enlighten and update the clinicians about the diagnosis and management of foreign body entrapment in root canal of a tooth. Case Presentation: The current case is of a single, uncommon case of a stapler pin in the root canal of maxillary central incisor. Ellis class III fracture was noticed without any sinus tract opening or swelling. Endodontic retrieval and management with subsequent one year follow up. Discussion: Habitual oral insertion of foreign objects by children and their accidental entrapment into the teeth are frequently reported. Sometimes these may get diagnosed accidentally. The particles retrieved, ranged from staples, pencil leads, needles, screws, beads and pins. Several complications have been reported like actinomycosis and sinusitis due to foreign bodies acting as foci of infection and that have not been removed in time. Conclusion: Foreign objects are possible source of infections and must be removed immediately once noticed.
Authors and Affiliations
Apoorva Gaddipati, K. S. Ravichandra, Ravi Gummaraju Raghunath, Vijay Apparaju
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