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Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
Piracicaba Dental School - UNICAMP
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Vol. 8, No. 3, 2009, pp. 159-162
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Bioline Code: os09033
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 3, 2009, pp. 159-162
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Complication of local dental anesthesia - a broken needle in the pterygomandibular space
Chrcanovic, Bruno Ramos; Menezes, Djalma Cordeiro Junior & Custódio, Antônio Luis Neto
Abstract
Broken dental needles are a rare event. They are difficult to find and remove. This paper reports a case of
broken needle in the pterygomandibular space. The needle was localized using plain radiograph and
removed under local anesthesia and venous sedation. Preventing needle breakage is important, as it can
be a traumatic experience for the patient. Practitioners should routinely inspect dental needles before
administering injections and minimize the number of repeated injections using the same needle. A
meticulous injection technique is imperative. If breakage occurs, immediate referral to an oral and
maxillofacial surgeon is necessary. It is strongly recommended that only an oral and maxillofacial surgeon
may indicate and/or perform surgery to remove the broken needle.
Keywords
local anesthesia, complications, broken dental needle, pterygomandibular space
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