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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2023; 11(19): 4698-4706
Published online Jul 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i19.4698
With two episodes of right retromandibular angle subcutaneous emphysema during right upper molar crown preparation: A case report
Yun-Peng Bai, Jing-Jing Sha, Chang-Chang Chai, Hai-Peng Sun
Yun-Peng Bai, Chang-Chang Chai, Hai-Peng Sun, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Shenzhen University Affiliated Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital, Shenzhen 518001, Guangdong Province, China
Jing-Jing Sha, Department of Endodontics, Shenzhen University Affiliated Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital, Shenzhen 518001, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Bai YP and Sun HP contributed to the conceptualization and visualization of the manuscript; Bai YP, Sha JJ, and Sun HP involved in the funding acquisition, original draft writing; Bai YP investigated; Bai YP, Sha JJ, and Chai CC contributed to the methodology of the manuscript; Bai YP and Sha JJ contributed to the supervision, writing-review and editing of this manuscript; and all authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Supported by Shenzhen Science and Technology Program, No. JCYJ20220530165409022.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study. Written informed consent has been obtained from the patient(s) to publish this paper.
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Corresponding author: Hai-Peng Sun, PhD, Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Shenzhen University Affiliated Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital, Guiyuan North Street 70th, Luohu, Shenzhen 518001, Guangdong Province, China. shplysz@126.com
Received: March 25, 2023
Peer-review started: March 25, 2023
First decision: April 20, 2023
Revised: April 29, 2023
Accepted: June 6, 2023
Article in press: June 6, 2023
Published online: July 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Subcutaneous emphysema secondary to dental procedures such as crown preparation is rare. In this paper, we report a 34-year-old female who underwent upper molar tooth preparation for crowns and subsequently developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema on the retromandibular angle on two different occasions. Prompt diagnosis and management of subcutaneous emphysema is necessary for dentist.