Subcutaneous Emphysema of Periorbital and Canine Space Following Endodontic Treatment
Kamalakannan Padmanaban, Viswanathan Revathy, Davidson Rajiah, Priyadharshini Raghavan
TL;DR
A rare case of facial swelling and air in tissues after a dental procedure is reported, highlighting a uncommon but manageable complication.
Contribution
The paper reports a novel case of subcutaneous emphysema following endodontic treatment in a specific facial region.
Findings
Subcutaneous emphysema occurred in the periorbital and canine space after endodontic treatment.
The condition was localized and did not lead to severe long-term health issues.
The case highlights the potential for air-driven dental tools to cause such complications.
Abstract
Emphysema of the subcutaneous tissue is an uncommon complication of dental procedures. Certain dental surgical procedures, such as extraction of teeth using air-driven handpieces and endodontic procedures are more prone to cause subcutaneous emphysema. Subcutaneous emphysema is typically self-limiting and only in a few instances has an impact on the long-term health of the patient. Patients with subcutaneous emphysema experience pain, distress and inconvenience. This paper presents a case of subcutaneous emphysema of the right canine and periorbital space following endodontic treatment of the upper right front tooth.
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Taxonomy
TopicsPneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema · Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases · Abdominal Surgery and Complications