Senile patient, no medical history: Hexdrive ingestion during implant placement

While rare, the ingestion of foreign bodies is a potential occurrence in dentistry, particularly during routine implant procedures if adequate precautions are not taken. Such incidents can lead to severe complications, including intestinal perforation. Confirmation of the presence or absence of a foreign body is crucial and is typically achieved through radiographs, enabling accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The key to preventing such instances lies in obtaining a proper case history and ensuring the correct positioning of the patient. In general, instruments entering the gastrointestinal tract often pass without symptoms, and surgical intervention is rarely necessary. However, when indicated, a surgical approach may be required for instrument removal. Therefore, a precise diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions. This article aims to highlight a case involving the accidental ingestion of a hexdrive by a senile patient.