title: Oral electrical burns: etiology, histopathology, and prosthodontic treatment.
abstract: Oral electrical burns occur predominantly in young children and may lead to permanent disfigurement. The etiology and histopathology of oral electrical burns are discussed. Prosthodontic treatment options are presented to provide clinical guidelines for the practitioner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Sinai Hospital, Detroit, MI.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Linebaugh
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koka
mesh_terms: D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008865:Microstomia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries*; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D009989:Orthotic Devices