Dental fracture risk of metal vs plastic laryngoscope blades in dental models

Itoman, Erick M.; Kajioka, Eric H.; Yamamoto, Loren G.

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2004.03.007

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“…According to the dental fracture models studied by Itoman et al. (2), plastic laryngoscope blades have a lower potential for dental fracture compared with metal blades. Plastic laryngoscope blades would be best suited for trainees performing routine intubations under direct supervision.…”

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“…Plastic laryngoscope blades would be best suited for trainees performing routine intubations under direct supervision. Metal blades would be more advantageous in difficult intubations preferably performed by experienced intubators (2). Lee and co‐workers (20) reported the use of a modified Macintosh blade that reduced dental contact especially in cases of periodontal disease or extensive tooth mobility.…”

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“…A large number of laryngoscope blade designs are proposed with the aim of facilitating tracheal intubation with a good laryngoscopic view and a decreased risk of dental injury. According to the dental fracture models studied by Itoman et al (2), plastic laryngoscope blades have a lower potential for dental fracture compared with metal blades. Plastic laryngoscope blades would be best suited for trainees performing routine intubations under direct supervision.…”

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“…In a retrospective study of 598 904 consecutive patients requiring anaesthesia over an 11-year period, McGovern et al found the dental injury rate to be as high as 1 in four patients (1,2).…”

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Traumatic dental injuries during anaesthesia: part I: clinical evaluation

Gaudio

Feltracco

Barbieri

et al. 2010

Dental Traumatology

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The overall incidence of dental injury in our retrospective study was 1.38 per 1000 anaesthetics, which is slightly higher than those reported by some and lower with respect to others. Avulsion of a permanent tooth occurred in patients who were affected by severe mobility of native teeth while undergoing surgery. Even though the majority of anaesthesiologists were trained enough in the use of airway devices and aware of the potential damage while using excessive forces, some unexpected difficulties may have led to lesions. It is known that damage to teeth can occur even in the absence of negligence.

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Traumatic dental injuries during anaesthesia: part I: clinical evaluation

Gaudio

Feltracco

Barbieri

et al. 2010

Dental Traumatology

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“…Les lames en plastique subissent une fracture de leur structure interne avant d'engendrer des traumatismes dentaires. Par contre, les lames en métal, ne cassant pas, entraînent des fractures dentaires avec des torques plus importants que ne peuvent pas atteindre les lames en plastique [14].…”

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