Pynn B R, Amato D, Walker D A
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Toronto Hospital, Ont.
J Can Dent Assoc. 1992 Jun;58(6):496-9.
Subcutaneous emphysema is an uncommonly reported complication of routine dentistry. Two cases are presented, one occurring during root canal therapy and the second during routine restorative dentistry. The etiology and consequences of this phenomenon are reviewed, and the prompt recognition and management of this condition are discussed.