The occurrence of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following oral treatment is the result of the inappropriate use of dental equipment using pressurised air. However, their use in oral surgery, including dental extractions, continues nowadays. In addition to being a source of subcutaneous and pneumomediastinum emphysema at risk of infection, pneumatic instrumentation can also be a source of potentially serious gas embolisms. A thorough knowledge of this type of complication by the practitioners and the proper use of the instrumentation will enable a significant reduction of the incidence of theses complications.
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