Rare Surgical Complication: Molar Lodged in Vocal Cords - Emergency Dental Management

Posted: January 1, 2025
The article discusses a rare surgical complication where a molar tooth slipped during extraction and got lodged in the vocal cords of a patient. Prompt and coordinated management involving dexmedetomidine sedation, fibre-optic bronchoscopy, and retrieval instruments was crucial in safely removing the tooth. Video-assisted laryngoscopy and fibre-optic laryngoscopy were vital in the successful retrieval process, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and multidisciplinary collaboration in handling unexpected complications during dental procedures under conscious sedation.

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