Posttraumatic head injury resulting in spasticity disorders and oral injury: application of prosthodontic skills for tissue protection--a case report.
Patients who have experienced significant brain injury (such as hemorrhagic stroke or trauma) can suffer brain damage that leads to altered neurologic functioning. One such ill effect is the development of aberrant mandibular reflexes that may inflict serious trauma to oral and labial tissues. As primary oral health care providers, dental clinicians may be called upon to function as part of the medical team managing the patient. This case report reviews one such scenario in which the unique skills of trained specialists were used to provide a protective oral device to allow for tissue protection and healing.
Cohen
Harold V
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Division of Oral Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark 07101-1709, USA. cohenhv@umdnj.edu
Patel
Bhaven
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DiPede
Louis A
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D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D020202:Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D056424:Decompressive Craniectomy; D004867:Equipment Design; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009064:Mouth Protectors; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology