The article describes an unusual case of a 7 years old male child presenting with orofacial cat bite injury that occurred in infancy. This resulted in loss of deciduous and permanent tooth buds and consequently hampered alveolar growth. The patient was given a removable partial denture to restore function and aesthetics. The article highlights the importance of complete history, diagnosis and management of such injuries in children.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4086566 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1031 | DOI Listing |
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