# The Biting Colon: An Unfortunate Nightmare for a Healthy but Anxious Patient

## TL;DR

A healthy woman accidentally swallowed a dental bridge, which became stuck in her colon and required endoscopic removal.

## Contribution

This case report presents a rare instance of a dental bridge impaction in the colon and its successful endoscopic removal.

## Key findings

- The dental bridge remained lodged in the colon despite initial conservative treatment.
- Endoscopic intervention via colonoscopy successfully extracted the foreign body.
- The case underscores the effectiveness of endoscopic procedures in managing unusual foreign body ingestions.

## Abstract

A 48-year-old female with no significant past medical history presented to the emergency department with an uncommon scenario after accidentally ingesting a three-unit dental bridge, leading to its impaction within the lower gastrointestinal tract. Despite initial conservative management with laxatives aimed at facilitating spontaneous passage, the foreign body remained lodged in the colon. Subsequently, the patient underwent endoscopic intervention via colonoscopy, during which the dental bridge was successfully extracted. This case highlights the complexity of managing foreign body ingestions, particularly when impaction occurs in uncommon locations, such as the colon. We emphasize the importance of individualized care strategies and recognize the potential of endoscopic procedures in resolving clinical scenarios involving foreign body ingestions.