Oral Self-Injury: Report of a Case with Review of Literature
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https://doi.org/10.17140/DOJ-2-115Keywords:
Oral self-injury, Tongue biting, Finger bitingAbstract
Self-inflicted oral injuries are commonly seen in certain syndromes and systemic disorders.
Most frequently affected regions of the body are the oral and perioral tissues, hands
and neck. Although no medical treatment is available, timely dental intervention is essential to
prevent further complications. The aim of this paper is to report a unique case of oral self-injury
in a 10-month-old infant which was successfully treated with conservative therapy and also to
briefly review the literature.
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