| Literature DB >> 17435721 |
M Ethunandan1, A L Tran, R Anand, J Bowden, M T Seal, P A Brennan.
Abstract
Needle breakage following inferior alveolar nerve block is a rare complication in current dental practice. We report a case of delayed retrieval of a broken needle with the use of modern imaging modalities. In addition, possible causes of needle breakage and preventative measures, indications and timing of removal, localisation techniques and surgical approaches are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17435721 DOI: 10.1038/bdj.2007.272
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br Dent J ISSN: 0007-0610 Impact factor: 1.626