Utilization of a modified bite guard for preventing traumatic macroglossia.

Abstract

This clinical report describes the treatment of a patient having traumatic macroglossia due to schwannoma in the craniocervical region. Enlarged tongue or macroglossia may compromise vital functions of the patient. To avoid a chronic tongue bite trauma, a bite guard that was inspired from a habit breaker was fabricated. Tongue injury has significantly healed with the use of this appliance, and the patient was able to masticate without biting on his tongue.

• Authors: Banu Karayazgan-Saracoglu, Defne Kecik
• Journal: The Journal of craniofacial surgery (J Craniofac Surg) Vol. 22 Issue 1 Pg. 238-40 (Jan 2011) ISSN: 1536-3732 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21233745 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Humans
• Macroglossia (etiology, prevention & control)
• Male
• Mouth Protectors
• Neurilemmoma (complications)
• Spinal Neoplasms (complications)
• Tongue (injuries)