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http://dx.doi.org/10.5933/JKAPD.2016.43.3.327

Self-inflicted Tongue Ulceration in a Patient with Tourette Syndrome: A Case Report  

Lee, Kkotnim (Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital)
Kim, Miae (Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital)
Hwang, Inkyung (Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital)
Park, Jihyun (Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital)
Mah, Yonjoo (Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital)
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Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry / v.43, no.3, 2016 , pp. 327-333 More about this Journal
Abstract
Tourette's syndrome is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by the presence of vocal and multiple motor tics. Tics are defined as brief, intermittent, repetitive, unpredictable, purposeless, and stereotyped movements or sounds. Some patients experience physical pain from intense and complex tics. In addition, motor tics can result in self-injury which is a common feature of Tourette's syndrome. A 9-year-old boy was referred by the department of neuropsychiatry because of a severe tongue laceration. His parents reported that he had been biting his tongue irregularly for 2 months before referral and suffered from an intense burning sensation. The repeated biting resulted in ulcers on the tongue, which quickly worsened and led to progressive difficulty chewing and swallowing food. We offered to give him a two-piece removable appliance to limit tongue biting; it was made of soft silicone and fitted to both the maxillary and mandibular arches. As we emphasized that the device could help alleviate his pain, he agreed to accept it and adapted well. Just 3 weeks later, his tongue lesions had healed significantly.
Keywords
Tourette syndrome; Tic disorders; Self-injurious behavior; Mouth protectors;
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