FOREIGN-BODY ASPIRATION IN DENTISTRY - A REVIEW

This article reviews the dangers of aspirating foreign bodies of denta l origin. Two illustrative cases are presented, including an unusual c ase involving aspiration of an elastomeric impression material. The au thors describe the techniques used to identify the foreign body. A rad iodensimetric study of four impression materials demonstrates the diff iculty of identifying most impression materials. the authors also pres ent some strategies for reducing the risk of aspiration during dental procedures.