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Pediatric orofacial injuries

D L Rothman1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
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Perioral injuries in children, including contusions and burns, require specific care to prevent infection and scarring. Early assessment and intervention are crucial for better outcomes and to screen for potential abuse.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Child psychology

Background:

  • Perioral injuries in children present significant medical, dental, and psychological challenges.
  • Common soft-tissue injuries include contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and burns (electrical, chemical).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the specific care requirements for various perioral injuries in children.
  • To emphasize the importance of immediate intervention, neurological assessment, and abuse screening.
  • To highlight the goals of treatment: infection prevention, functional restoration, and scar minimization.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common perioral soft-tissue injury types in pediatric patients.
  • Discussion of immediate intervention and neurological assessment protocols.

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  • Emphasis on screening for child abuse and neglect.

    • Main Results:

    • Each type of perioral injury necessitates a distinct treatment approach.
    • Prompt neurological assessment positively impacts long-term prognosis.
    • Screening for abuse and neglect is a critical component of care.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of perioral injuries involves specific care tailored to injury type.
    • Preventing infection, ensuring function, and minimizing scarring are primary treatment objectives.
    • Perioral injuries in children are largely preventable through appropriate measures.