TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1999//
TI  - Self-inflicted injury in a case of Hallervorden-Spatz disease
JO  - International journal of paediatric dentistry
A1  - Sheehy, E. C.
A1  - Longhurst, P.
A1  - Pool, D.
A1  - Dandekar, M.
SP  - 299
EP  - 302
VL  - 9
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0960-7439
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -