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Traumatic self-inflicted bite with embedded tooth fragments in the lower lip
A Taran1, Y Har-Shai, Y Ullmann
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1994
Summary
A 7-year-old girl experienced a traumatic lip injury with embedded tooth fragments after a fall. Surgical removal prevented complications, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for such foreign-body injuries.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Traumatic injuries in children can lead to unique complications.
- Foreign bodies embedded in soft tissues require prompt medical attention.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old girl sustained a self-inflicted lower lip bite due to a fall.
- Four fragments of an upper incisor tooth became embedded in the lower lip.
- A large fragment later protruded through the lip's skin after 18 days.
Findings:
- Radiographs confirmed the presence of embedded tooth fragments.
- Surgical removal of the fragments was performed under local anesthesia.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing embedded tooth fragments.
- Prompt removal can prevent foreign-body reactions and minimize scarring.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough evaluation after pediatric oral trauma.
