An Effective Way to Minimize Accidental Ingestion or Inhalation of Implant Drivers: A Clinical Tip

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry

Author
1. Prithiviraj Jeyaraman
2. Shankar Iyer
ISSN
0974-9918
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10004-1033
Volume
1
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka, Malaysia
    1. Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, USA
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    Abstract

    It is often a difficult situation, especially while removing the cover screw during the second stage in the maxillary molar regions where access is difficult and a tendency to orient the hex driver causes the slipping, leading to a possible ingestion or inhalation of the drivers. This clinical tip explains a simple clinical tip to prevent this accidental ingestion of the hex driver. By this method, accidental aspiration of the hex driver can be avoided even if the hex driver slips and falls into the patient's mouth. The hex driver can be secured properly by a ligature wire.

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