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Customized Intraoral Appliances for Self-Inflicted Oral Injuries in Pediatric Neurological Disorders: A Case Series
Alfaiciya Akber1, Arun Mamachan Xavier1, Balagopal Varma R1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham School of Dentistry, Kochi, IND.
Cureus
|July 20, 2026
Summary
Children with neurological disorders experiencing self-inflicted oral injuries can be effectively managed with customized intraoral appliances, promoting healing and preventing recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Neurology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Self-inflicted oral injuries are a significant concern in children with neurological disorders.
- Conditions like febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) and glutaric aciduria type I can lead to involuntary movements and oral trauma.
- Management often requires an interdisciplinary approach.
