title: Autoextraction in an autistic dental patient: a case report.
abstract: This is a case report of a 21-year-old male patient with autism who sought treatment at a General Practice Residency clinic for dental treatment following the autoextraction of several teeth. A review of autism and self-mutilation is presented.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Dental Branch, General Practice Residency Program, 6516 John Freeman Avenue, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Armstrong
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000175:diagnosis; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D014081:Tooth Extraction