Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
September 2016
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Vol:
17
Issue:
3

Wrong site surgery in a special care setting: case report and literature review

Abstract
Aim: To investigate the incidence and causes of wrong site extraction and to consider effective preventive procedures to reduce the risks in Special Care Dentistry (SCD). Method: A root cause analysis was conducted following an error within the SCD team, which resulted in the wrong extraction of a tooth on a 74-year-old male who was medically compromised and had a physical disability. A review of the literature was conducted to ascertain the incidence and common risk factors for wrong site extraction and surgery. Consideration was also given to effective measures to reduce the risks in future.

Key words: Wrong site tooth extraction/surgery, special care dentistry

Doi: 10.443/JDOH/Master_09

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
£
Page Start
121
Page End
126
Authors
S Master, Y Allen

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