Use of a modified occlusal bite guard to prevent self-induced injury in intensive care patients.
The use of a simple bite raiser is usually effective in preventing self-inflicted tongue and lip trauma. In some patients with very severe uncontrolled muscular activity, this is insufficient. To overcome these problems it is necessary to use a modified bite raiser which prevents the jaws occluding. Such a modified bite raiser is described.
Roberts
G J
GJ
Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London.
D001734:Bites, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D003422:Critical Care; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011482:Protective Devices; D014059:Tongue / Q000293:injuries*