Fish Bone embedded in the Tongue: Report of an Interesting Case
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Here, we report a case of fish bone completely embedded in the tongue with symptoms present for over a month. The foreign body was located using an innovative & cost effective technique where an intraoral periapical film was placed beneath the tongue.The foreign body was removed surgically under local anesthesia. Keywords: fish bone, tongue, intra oral periapical radiograph.
Authors and Affiliations
Joyce Sequiera, Varsha H Upadya, Javed A. P, Komal B Waghmare, B. H Sripathi Rao
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