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Shunya Ikeda1, Yuko Iwamoto1, Masashi Ogawa1
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan.
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A 15-month-old infant presented with a suspected foreign body in her mouth. A 3D sticker was found adhered to her palate, highlighting risks of oral objects in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Infants explore their environment by placing objects in their mouths, posing choking and other health risks.
- Foreign bodies in the oral cavity can present with varied symptoms, sometimes mimicking dental or other oral pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of a foreign body in the oral cavity of an infant.
- To emphasize the importance of thorough intraoral examinations in pediatric patients.
- To raise awareness among caregivers about potential risks associated with small objects like stickers.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a 1-year 3-month-old female infant presenting with oral complaints.
- Clinical examination including intraoral photography.
- Removal of the foreign body.
Main Results:
- A three-dimensional sticker was identified adhered to the infant's hard palate.
- The sticker was successfully removed in one piece.
- The findings initially mimicked supernumerary teeth and palatal blisters.
Conclusions:
- Dental professionals must consider foreign bodies in palatal lesions during pediatric intraoral examinations.
- Caregivers should be aware that seemingly harmless objects like stickers can pose risks if ingested or retained in the oral cavity.
- Early identification and removal of oral foreign bodies are crucial to prevent complications.
Abstract:
Infants may place various objects in their mouths during the developmental process, which can sometimes involve life-threatening risks, such as choking. We describe the case of a 1-year 3-month-old female with a foreign body in the oral cavity. She was referred to our hospital with chief complaints of suspected supernumerary teeth and blisters, and the initial examination revealed blister-like swelling and a white swelling on the hard palate. Intraoral photographs were obtained and examined from multiple angles, revealing findings that resembled a character. Careful re-examination showed that a three-dimensional sticker was attached to the hard palate, which could be removed in one piece. It is important for dental professionals to conduct intraoral examinations of pediatric patients with the understanding that unexpected findings may be present, and think about a foreign body in palatal lesions. In addition, this report highlights a new risk for caregivers supervising infants, as seemingly harmless stickers can remain in the mouth for extended periods.
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