Pneumomediastinum after Dental Cleaning with Dental Bicarbonate Jet: Report of 2 Cases

Abstract

Several cases of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema related to dental procedures have already been described in the literature, the first dating back to 1900, the course of this condition is usually benign, however, complications such as mediastinitis, respiratory failure and even paralysis of the vocal cords can occur.