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Long standing intra oral Acid burn
Vinay V Kumar1, Supriya Ebenezer2, Frank Lobbezoo3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, M. R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Cline Road, Cooke Town, Bangalore, India ; Department of Oral Kinesiology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Research Institute Move, University of Amsterdam and Vu University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; 5C, Cheloor Towers, Poothole, Thrissur, Kerala 680004 India.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|April 11, 2015
Summary
Accidental oral acid burns in infants can severely impair facial growth and function. This case report details a novel treatment approach for long-standing oral contracture affecting maxillofacial development over 21 years.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Ingestion of corrosive substances can cause severe oral burns with high mortality and functional impairment.
- Long-term consequences include debilitating effects on the stomatognathic and gastrointestinal systems.
- Early childhood corrosive burns can significantly impact facial growth and development.
Observation:
- This article presents a unique 21-year case of an oral burn resulting from accidental acid ingestion at 4 months of age.
- The patient presented at 21 years old with significant maxillofacial deformities due to long-standing oral contracture.
- This represents the first reported case detailing the effects of chronic oral contracture on facial growth and development.
Findings:
- The long-standing oral contracture secondary to the burn significantly affected the growth and development of the maxillofacial structures.
- A novel treatment approach was employed to address the complex consequences of the burn.
- Successful management of the contracture and its impact on facial development was achieved.
Implications:
- This case highlights the critical need for early intervention in pediatric corrosive ingestions.
- The novel treatment approach offers potential solutions for similar long-standing cases of maxillofacial deformities.
- Understanding the long-term effects of oral burns is crucial for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.