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Self-mutilation by tooth extraction.

W G Walter-Ryan, J R Shirriff

    Southern Medical Journal
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    This study details a case of self-inflicted tooth extraction in a patient with schizophrenia. It explores the psychological meaning of teeth in self-mutilation behaviors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Medical Case Study

    Background:

    • Self-mutilation is a complex behavior with diverse etiologies.
    • Dental self-injury is a rare but significant manifestation within psychiatric disorders.
    • The psychoanalytic symbolism of teeth warrants further exploration in the context of self-harm.