[Cervicofascial subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following routine restorative dentistry--two case reports]. / Skyndilegur broti í andliti og þyngslaverkur yfir brjóstkassa eftir tannvidgerd--tvö sjúkratilfelli.

Although a well-known complication of dental treatment, cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is uncommon, especially with co-existing pneumomediastinum. This complication is usually attributed to high-speed air-driven handpieces or air-water syringes. Pneumomediastinum is usually self-limiting but potentially life threatening. We present two cases where both patients suffered from cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema, one additionally having pneumomediastinum following routine restorative dentistry.