Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is an inflammatory disorder that affects the spinal cord. It is characterized by signs and symptoms of neurologic dysfunction in the motor and sensory tracts of the spinal cord bilaterally, resulting in weakness, sensory loss, and autonomic dysfunction with acute or subacute onset. We report on a child who had ATM and respiratory distress requiring ventilatory assistance who presented with severe self-mutilation involving his lips. Other findings included bruxism that had caused mobility of the primary teeth. Comprehensive dental care was carried out under sedation. The management of the lip trauma was achieved by the use of a soft, plastic mouth guard, and corticosteroid ointment.

Abstract:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterium that usually affects immunocompromised patients, causing infections whose signals and symptoms are related to the affected organ. The patient presented in this article was infected when he was 9 months old. Such condition led to certain alterations like dental improperly positioned teeth, retained deciduous teeth, hipodonty of permanent teeth, atrophy of the upper jaw and dental crowding. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to report the case of a patient affected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the early childhood and to describe the dental development disorders as consequence of this fact.

This article reports a case of apexification in a child aged 20 months, with early childhood caries, using calcium hydroxide paste in two primary upper central incisors. This method is a feasible option for treating immature deciduous teeth showing pulpal necrosis.

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Maus-tratos Infantis. Violência Doméstica. Odontopediatria. RESUMO Introdução: A violência doméstica contra as crianças interfere no seu desenvolvimento psicológico, levando a sequelas que se manifestam e persistem até a idade adulta. A evidência física da violência doméstica é facilmente observada no complexo orofacial e, eventualmente, é detectada pelos dentistas. Relato do Caso: Relatamos o caso de uma vítima de maus-tratos, de 9 anos de idade, que foi diagnosticada durante o tratamento odontológico. Um odontopediatra, durante as consultas de rotina, após identificar injúrias físicas (hematoma na órbita esquerda e queimaduras na mão esquerda e lábios), suspeitou tratar-se de maus tratos, levando o caso às autoridades responsáveis. A custódia da criança foi concedida à avó por uma decisão judicial, o que permitiu a recuperação da saúde e qualidade de vida. Conclusão: Os profissionais devem conduzir adequadamente os casos de abuso, a fim de proteger as crianças de ocorrências futuras.