| Case report: A unique presentation of severe tongue biting in 10 month-old twins with a novel approach to management. | |
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PMID: 20507814 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Tongue biting in infants has a variety of aetiological factors and is a distressing problem. CASE REPORT: 10 month-old twin boys presented with severe ulceration of the tongue caused by self-mutilation and a maternal family history of this condition. TREATMENT: Thermoplastic splints were used to protect the tongue and facilitate healing, with denture fixative added to aid retention in the mouth. FOLLOW-UP: The twins have been recalled regularly and at their most recent review, two years after initial presentation, one twin did not need a splint at all, and the other suffered only from very occasional episodes of tongue biting. CONCLUSION: A conservative and well-tolerated approach to treatment for such problems is presented. |
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Authors:
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A Suchak; M Mars |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry Volume: 11 ISSN: 1818-6300 ISO Abbreviation: Eur Arch Paediatr Dent Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-28 Completed Date: 2010-11-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101277157 Medline TA: Eur Arch Paediatr Dent Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 149-50 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Maxillofacial and Dental Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, England WC1N 3JH. |
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Bites, Human Diseases in Twins / prevention & control* Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant Male Occlusal Splints* Self-Injurious Behavior / prevention & control* Tongue / injuries* |
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