Accidental ingestion of Gold inlay restoration- A case report

Dr A.P. Tikku1 , Dr Preeti Shukla2 1 [Head of the Department, Professor, MDS in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, King George’s Medical College, Chowk, Lucknow (U.P) INDIA] 2 [Senior Resident, MDS in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, King George’s Medical College , Chowk, Lucknow (U.P) INDIA]

Abstract: Ingestion of the dental prosthesis seems to be more common than aspiration and is mainly seen in elderly patient causing serious complications. We present a case of 67 years old man who accidentally swallowed a 10 years old gold inlay restoration while eating. The diagnosis was made by radiographic examination revealing the presence of the foreign body in the right oropharynx.