Radiodensity of IOFBs, in Hounsfield units
IOFB | Ex Vivo Density | Average In Vivo Density |
---|---|---|
Jawbreaker | 418 | 475 |
Lemonhead | 253 | 323 |
Werther's | 321 | 411 |
Lifesaver | 386 | 464 |
tic tac | 393 | 335 |
Starburst | 259 | 347 |
Tootsie Roll | 260 | 357 |
Bubble Yum | 184 | 290 |
Eclipse gum | 360 | 383 |
Note:—IOFB indicates intraoral foreign body.