Prevention of habitual cheek biting: a case report.
Oral and peri-oral structures can be traumatized by self-injurious behavior (SIB). Various articles have described prostheses used to prevent SIB-related injuries to the oral tissues of patients who have developmental or medical problems, such as psychological problems, congenital syndromes or mental retardation; however, reports of oral SIB in individuals unaffected by the above conditions are scarce. This case report describes the use of a removable prosthesis to prevent a stress-induced cheek biting habit in 15-year-old girl who did not have any of the commonly related conditions. The report discusses the importance of designing a prosthesis that protects tissues, while considering injury severity and the patient's healthas well as her ability to cooperate with treatment.
Romero
Martin
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Integral Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Clinic, University of Murcia, Spain.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002610:Cheek / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000517:prevention & control*