Citation

Singh P, Emanuel R, Parry J, Anand PS. Dent. Update 2008; 35(4): 280-283.

Affiliation

The Ipswich Hospital.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, George Warman Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18557505

Abstract

Oral self-mutilation, although thought to be uncommon, is quite widespread. Practitioners should carefully consider self-mutilation as part of their differential diagnosis in unexplainable oral conditions. We report three paediatric cases of oral self-mutilation. Clinical Relevance: Deliberate self-mutilation, although practised in certain parts of the world, is relatively rare in western cultures. Although uncommon, Altom and DiAngelis believe oral self-mutilation is probably more widespread than is recognized. Self-mutilation of the oral soft and hard tissues can include gingival, mucosal and periodontal damage, glossectomy, auto extraction and the insertion of foreign bodies.

Language: en