@article{ref1,
title="Self-inflicted injury in a case of Hallervorden-Spatz disease",
journal="International journal of paediatric dentistry",
year="1999",
author="Sheehy, E. C. and Longhurst, P. and Pool, D. and Dandekar, M.",
volume="9",
number="4",
pages="299-302",
abstract="Hallervorden-Spatz disease (HSD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormally high deposits of iron in the brain. This report describes a child with HSD who presented with self-inflicted ulceration of the lip and tongue, which was initiated during periods of intense oro-facial spasms. Other findings included dental caries and trauma to the primary incisors. Comprehensive dental care was carried out under general anaesthesia. The self-mutilation of the oro-facial mucosa was eliminated by placement of upper and lower soft resin bite guards.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0960-7439",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}