Case report: A unique presentation of severe tongue biting in 10 month-old twins with a novel approach to management

Tongue biting in infants has a variety of aetiological factors and is a distressing problem. 10 month-old twin boys presented with severe ulceration of the tongue caused by self-mutilation and a maternal family history of this condition. Thermoplastic splints were used to protect the tongue and faci...

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Published in:European archives of paediatric dentistry 2010-06, Vol.11 (3), p.149-150
Main Authors: Suchak, A, Mars, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bites, Human
Dentistry
Diseases in Twins - prevention & control
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Male
Occlusal Splints
Self-Injurious Behavior - prevention & control
Tongue - injuries
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Summary:Tongue biting in infants has a variety of aetiological factors and is a distressing problem. 10 month-old twin boys presented with severe ulceration of the tongue caused by self-mutilation and a maternal family history of this condition. Thermoplastic splints were used to protect the tongue and facilitate healing, with denture fixative added to aid retention in the mouth. The twins have been recalled regularly and at their most recent review, two years after initial presentation, one twin did not need a splint at all, and the other suffered only from very occasional episodes of tongue biting. A conservative and well-tolerated approach to treatment for such problems is presented.
ISSN:1818-6300
DOI:10.1007/bf03262732