Endoscopic Removal of Ingested Dentures and Dental Instruments: A Retrospective Analysis

Table 2

Ingested dental objects.

Types of ingested objects ()
Dentures
Crown	13 (44.8%)
Bridge	4 (13.8%)
Partial denture	4 (13.8%)
Metal core	1 (3.4%)
Fractured clasp	1 (3.4%)
Dental instrument
Rubber cup (latch type)	2 (6.9%)
Dental scaler	1 (3.4%)
Dental drill bur	1 (3.4%)
Dental reamer	1 (3.4%)
Orthodontic wire	1 (3.4%)
Radiological imaging
Plain radiography ()
Radiopaque objects	28 (96.6%)
Radiolucent objects	1 (3.4%)
Computed tomography ()	3 (6.9%)
Locations detected on plain radiography
Pharynx-esophageal entrance	2 (7.1%)
Esophagus	6 (21.4%)
Stomach	12 (42.9%)
Duodenum	4 (14.3%)
Jejunum	1 (3.6%)
Colon (cecum)	2 (7.1%)