UNUSUAL BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN- FOREIGN OBJECT IN TOOTH: A REPORT OF TWO CASES

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The chance of discovering foreign object in a root canal is more commonly seen inchildren. Foreign objects may act as a potential source of infection, which may hinder the completedebridement of root canal. Although the main etiology being an accidental insertion, there are otherpossibilities such as self-injurious habits which should be ruled out.CASE DETAILS: The present article describes two case of foreign object in root canal, their possibleetiology and management modalities. The first case reports a usual case of staple pin in root canal ofprimary teeth. The second case was a broken pin inside anterior permanent teeth. The cases reportedhighlight the need for proper diagnosis and early management.CONCLUSION: This case report highlights the need for proper understanding of the etiology inmanagement of foreign body in root canal system.