Protective dental splint for oroendotracheal intubation: experience of 202 cases.
10.17245/jdapm.2015.15.1.17
- Author:
Kang Hee LEE
1
;
Tae Min YOU
;
Wonse PARK
;
Sun Hwa LEE
;
Bock Young JUNG
;
Nan Sim PANG
;
Kee Deog KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. kdkim@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dental trauma;
General anesthesia;
Intubation;
Prevention
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, General;
Humans;
Incidence;
Intubation*;
Protective Devices;
Retrospective Studies;
Risk Factors;
Splints*;
Tooth
- From:Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2015;15(1):17-23
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Dental injury as a result of oroendotracheal intubation during general anesthesia is very common. We report our experiences of using mouthguard to prevent dental injury during intubation based on our protocol. METHODS: This retrospective study enrolled patients referred for preanesthetic evaluation, those patients with a history of any of the dental treatments to their anterior teeth listed on our fabrication protocol from January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. RESULTS: No cases of dental trauma during oroendotracheal intubation were reported among the 202 patients who used a protective device. 66% of the patients had risk factors for hard tissue damage aged 10-40 years. At the ages of 40-70 years, the incidence of risk group for periodontal damage was higher. CONCLUSIONS: Preanesthetic consultation was effective for preventing dental injury, so preanesthetic questionnaire and proper dental consultation would be helpful.
