Fatal sequel to dental implant surgery |
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| Authors: | N.M. GIRDLER |
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| Affiliation: | Guy's and St. Thomas's Medical and Dental School, University of London, London, U.K. |
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| Abstract: | The rare complication of fatal venous air embolism arising as a direct result of dental implant surgery in the mandible is depicted. The deaths arose from the erroneous use of an air/water coolant mixture with internally irrigated implant drills. The pathogenesis and consequence of air embolism is discussed. Practitioners are warned about the dangers of using air-driven equipment during implant surgery. |
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