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Aggravated loss of tooth structure.

M J Barsby

    Dental Update
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    This case study details a rare instance of self-inflicted tooth damage. A patient used a knife to modify their natural teeth, leading to significant tooth structure loss.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Oral Surgery
    • Forensic Odontology

    Background:

    • Self-inflicted tooth modification is uncommon, distinct from ritualistic practices.
    • Aggravated tooth structure loss typically results from external trauma or disease.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with severe tooth structure loss.
    • The patient admitted to using a knife for self-adjustment of natural teeth.

    Findings:

    • The novel method of tooth adjustment with a knife led to significant iatrogenic tooth damage.
    • This represents a unique form of self-harm impacting dental integrity.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the need for vigilance in identifying non-traditional causes of dental trauma.
    • Informs dental professionals on managing complex cases of self-inflicted dental mutilation.
    • Underscores the psychological factors that may contribute to severe dental self-harm.