Self-inflicted gingival injury in a young girl.
A case of self-inflicted gingival trauma in a 7-year-old girl is presented. The progression of the injurious behaviour over a 4-year period is described. Dental measures proved to be ineffective in resolving the habit.
Rodd
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Department of Child Dental Health, School of Clinical Dentistry, Sheffield.
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D012652:Self Mutilation