Prevention of Severe Tongue Biting in a Mentally Challenged Patient: A Clinical Report

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Aydogan F., Saglam A. M. S.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, vol.12, no.10, 2018 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 12 Issue: 10
• Publication Date: 2018
• Doi Number: 10.7860/jcdr/2018/37381.12169
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Orofacial dysfunctions and habits are the main factors which influence the development of malocclusion and perioral disease. In this context, Orthodontics, a field of Dentistry, is closely associated with the diagnosis and treatment of injuries stemming from oral habits and parafunctions. This rare case report presents the treatment of a mentally challenged 23-year-old male patient who had a tongue biting habit for four years. Underlying causes of tongue biting must be investigated and the most appropriate treatment should be performed.