A case of accidental ingestion and medical retrieval of dental implant prosthetic hex driver

Accidental ingestion and aspiration of dental instrument are an infrequent finding in dental practice settings, although at times inadvertently it can happen. The location of the ingested/aspirated object should be confirmed first, followed by adequate intervention. Radiographic examination will allow the correct diagnosis and treatment to be conducted, according to the situation of the object either in the lungs or in the gastrointestinal tract (GI). This is a case report of accidental ingestion of a dental implant prosthetic hex driver and its subsequent medical retrieval by way of fiberoptic-guided endoscopy.