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  • Title: Accidental swallowing of an endodontic instrument. A report of two cases.
    Author: Govila CP.
    Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol; 1979 Sep; 48(3):269-71. PubMed ID: 289931.
    Abstract:
    Two cases of the accidental swallowing of endodontic instruments have been reported. The instrument passed naturally through the alimentary canal within 4 days in the first case and within 2 weeks in the second case. Routine use of the rubber dam will prevent this type of accident.
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