Guidelines of Management in Accidental Swallowing or Choking during Dental Treatment

Authors

  • Pattira Tantipasawasin Faculty of Medicine, Burapa University

Abstract

Accidental swallowing or choking on foreign objects into the digestive tract or the airway during dental treatment are less common. The incidence is about 1-12%. of all accidental dental events, however, when it happens, it can be dangerous and even fatal especially in the case of choking on a foreign body into the respiratory tract. Guidelines for managing patients after an accident will be determined based on the patient's symptoms, position, size and shape of the foreign body. Dentist should be aware of these risks and implement preventive measures. Prompt and proper assistance can significantly reduce complications

Author Biography

Pattira Tantipasawasin, Faculty of Medicine, Burapa University

Oral and Maxillofacial Unit, Dental department

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Published

2026-01-01