Rotura de agujas en la clínica odontológicacausas y recomendaciones de actuación
- Cobo Vázquez, Carlos M.
- Perea Pérez, Bernardo
- Labajo González, Elena
- Santiago Sáez, Andrés
- García Marín, Fernando
ISSN: 1697-6398, 1697-641X
Year of publication: 2011
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 41-49
Type: Article
More publications in: Científica dental: Revista científica de formación continuada
Abstract
Dental needles are a much used instrument in routine techniques such as anesthesia. The breakage of needles in dentistry has become an unusual complication since the introduction of disposable needles, nonetheless, the serious consequences that can result from leaving the end of a needle in the patient means we must consider a protocol for action. Symptoms that may appear following the breakage of a needle include pain, infection, inflammation, trismus, dysphagia and even hemorrhage. Locating the remains of a needle after the event of an accidental breakage is vital and is done using Computerized Tomography and auxiliary needles. The most effective methods to prevent these adverse circumstances are to ensure the adequate cooperation of the patient, selecta needle of the appropriate length and caliber, apply a standardized procedure with great care and attention, and hove hemostasis pincers at hand for the direct and immediate extraction of the pieces in the case that, despite precautionary measures, a breakage were to occur.