Management of tongue and lip laceration due to dystonia in a 1-year-old infant

This case report describes the management of tongue and lip lacerations due to dystonia in a 1-year-old infant. A splint was given to raise the bite and prevent repeated trauma and aid in healing of the oral tissue. This paper highlights the importance of pediatric dentist's role in improving q...

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Main Author: J P Beena (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:This case report describes the management of tongue and lip lacerations due to dystonia in a 1-year-old infant. A splint was given to raise the bite and prevent repeated trauma and aid in healing of the oral tissue. This paper highlights the importance of pediatric dentist's role in improving quality of patient care in an intensive care unit.
Item Description:0970-4388
1998-3905
10.4103/0970-4388.199223