Orthodontic headgear to control hemorrhage.
Oral hemorrhage can be a serious problem for hemophiliacs. This case history describes the use of topical medicaments to control oral hemorrhage. Further, the maintenance of pressure over the bleeding site using an orthodontic variable pull headgear is described. In spite of the patient's age (seventeen months), the appliance was effective in stopping the hemorrhage and was well tolerated.
D000293:Adolescent; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D011312:Pressure