Abstract
A case of subcutaneous facial emphysema secondary to use of the Cavi-Jet air polishing system is reported. Air pressure of the Cavi-Jet may exceed that of other dental instruments such as the air/water syringe or air turbine handpiece. Inadvertent angulation of the nozzle tip into a severe periodontal pocket precipitated this condition, which resolved with no serious sequelae. No treatment other than prophylactic antibiotics was prescribed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 315-317 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of periodontology |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Periodontics