Open AccessA Case Report of Sodium Hypochlorite Accident
Author(s) -
Lam TSK,
Wong OF,
Tang SYH
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
hong kong journal of emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2309-5407
pISSN - 1024-9079
DOI - 10.1177/102490791001700212
Subject(s) - sodium hypochlorite , medicine , accident and emergency , dental practice , root canal , emergency department , dentistry , medical emergency , nursing , chemistry , organic chemistry
Sodium hypochlorite is widely used as an irrigating solution in dental practice. Despite its safe properties, serious complications can result from inadvertent use. We report a patient presenting to the accident and emergency department for sodium hypochlorite accident during dental root canal therapy. The management of this dental emergency condition is discussed.