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Quality of Life related to Eruption Hematoma in a Twenty Months Old Infant

Andréa Laudares Marques1, Nashalie Andrade de Alencar1, Lucianne Cople Maia1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|November 3, 2015
PubMed

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Eruption hematomas in infants can negatively impact oral health-related quality of life for both the child and family. Resolution of the hematoma led to a decrease in these negative impacts.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Eruption hematoma is a benign, blood-filled cyst overlying a developing tooth.
  • Oral health issues significantly impact a child's quality of life (QoL) and can cause psychological distress.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a 20-month-old boy with an eruption hematoma.
  • Treatment included oral hygiene instruction, a normal diet, and lesion massage.
  • Weekly follow-ups monitored spontaneous regression over six weeks.

Findings:

  • The eruption hematoma negatively affected the child's and family's QoL, both physically and emotionally.
  • Post-regression assessment using the Brazilian Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B-ECOHIS) showed a reduction in negative impacts.

Implications:

  • Dentists require knowledge of eruption hematomas for accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Effective management can improve the oral health-related QoL for pediatric patients and their families.
Abstract

Keywords:
B-ECOHISCase reportEruption hematomaInfantQuality of life

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