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Occult maxillofacial trauma in epilepsy.

C E Aragon1, J G Burneo, J Helman

  • 1Universityy of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. aragoncecilia@hotmail.com

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|August 9, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Epilepsy can cause facial injuries and dental problems, including chronic mandibular fractures. This case highlights a fracture discovered via a submandibular fistula in an epileptic patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Oral Surgery
  • Dental Traumatology

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder with significant oral health implications.
  • Seizures in epileptic patients can lead to head, facial, and oral injuries.
  • Severe epilepsy is often associated with poor oral hygiene and subsequent dental disease.

Observation:

  • This paper details a case of a chronic mandibular fracture in a patient with epilepsy.
  • The fracture resulted from a seizure episode.
  • The chronic mandibular fracture was discovered due to the development of a submandibular fistula.

Findings:

  • Epilepsy-related seizures can precipitate mandibular fractures.
  • Delayed diagnosis of mandibular fractures is possible, presenting as fistulas.
  • Chronic fractures require specific management strategies in epileptic individuals.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of vigilant oral health monitoring in epilepsy patients.
  • Underscores the potential for severe dental trauma, including fractures, in individuals with epilepsy.
  • Suggests a need for integrated neurological and dental care protocols for managing epilepsy complications.

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