Subcutaneous cervical emphysema induced by a dental air syringe: a case report.

Subcutaneous emphysema is one potential complication of dental procedures, although most cases of emphysema implicate operative procedure. We present a rare case of subcutaneous emphysema which arose due to using an air syringe to dry the gingiva in the lower jaw.

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