Delayed diagnosis of impacted partial denture in a patient with mental retardation

Abstract

Foreign body ingestion is a common problem. To minimise any complications arising from an ingested foreign body, early diagnosis and proper treatment are essential. However, this may be a diagnostic challenge, especially in patients who have psychiatric disorders or are mentally challenged. We report a case of delayed diagnosis of an impacted partial denture in the pharynx of a man with mental retardation.