Abstract:
ABSTRACT
Needle breakage is an uncommon complication during dental
anesthesia. It generally occurs in inferior alveolar nerve
block; however rare cases during maxillary injections have
also been reported. There are different causative factors
for needle breakage most of which can be preventable.
Advanced radiological techniques are helpful to detect the
exact localization of the broken fragment. Surgical removal
of the needle is recommended since the broken piece may
move deeper through the tissues. Here we report a case of
a broken needle during maxillary dental anesthesia as well
as radiological features and surgical treatment. Furthermore,
we aimed to review the current literature regarding needle
breakage during dental anesthesia
