Surgical emergencies in the dental office
Hardman, E.G.
International Dental Journal 34(4): 245-248
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-6539 PMID: 6335490 Document Number: 228061
Emergencies may arise as immediate problems during surgical procedures or they may be delayed sequelae to surgical treatment. The immediate problems include haemorrhage from the operative site; mandibular fracture; tuberosity fracture; fracture of the antral wall; broken instruments; and displaced teeth. The common postoperative complications are swelling due to trauma; infection; and pain. The management of these in the dental office is discussed.