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. 2016 Dec 1;7(12):2054270416675082.
doi: 10.1177/2054270416675082. eCollection 2016 Dec.

Dental considerations in anaesthesia

Vaibhav Sahni  1
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Dental considerations in anaesthesia

Vaibhav Sahni. JRSM Open. .

Abstract

Dental trauma as a result of anaesthesia practice is a relevant issue concerning morbidity and litigation. The investigator aimed to consolidate pertinent information on this issue to aid in the redressal of such an occurrence. A review of this relevant literature alongwith the author's suggestions towards the management of the various kinds of dental trauma sustained as a result of anaesthesia practice is presented.

Keywords: anaesthesia; dental trauma; difficult airway.

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