Electrical burns of the oral commissure

Reisberg, David J.; Fine, Louis; Fattore, LaDeane; Edmonds, David C.

doi:10.1016/0022-3913(83)90242-1

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“…Scar tissue is dynamic in the early stages of scar maturation and can shorten and lead to scar contracture [7]. The sphincter-like quality of the orbicularis oris decreases the vertical and horizontal opening of the mouth, leading to contraction of the oral commissure [9]. An abnormally small oral aperture is defined as microstomia, a condition that can be congenital, such as in scleroderma, holoprosencephaly or Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, or acquired through trauma, including infections, electrical burns or surgery [10].…”

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Scar Management After Surgical Repair of Lateral Facial Clefts

Kang

Figueroa

Reid

2017

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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The prevention of scar contracture after surgery is an important aspect of lateral facial cleft repair. Maintaining adequate mouth opening is essential for speech, expression, chewing, oral hygiene and psychosocial well-being. Although there have been extensive reviews of non-surgical microstomia management in patients with oral electrical burns, there have been no reports on the use of oral commissure splints to manage the surgical scar in patients with lateral facial clefts. The case study presented here will demonstrate the clinical use of cheek retractors to provide physical resistance to scar contracture. We recommend early rehabilitation with cheek retractors to minimize scar contracture and the negative sequelae of scarred tissues on the dentition after lateral facial cleft repair.

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Scar Management After Surgical Repair of Lateral Facial Clefts

Kang

Figueroa

Reid

2017

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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“…The device is worn continuously except during meals for initial 4 to 6 months and then onlyduring night for next 4 to 6 months. [17] Was presented by Jossell. [18] This appliance consists of directional force headgear and covered headgear.…”

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A nonsurgical approach in management of burns induced microstomia: a review

Agrawal¹,

Choukse²,

Aidasani³

et al. 2022

Univ J Dent Sciences

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Burns of head and neck region causes skin contracture which will result in microstomia and loss of skin flaccidity. The prevention and management of microstomia contracture is an important aspect of facial burn. The goal of microstomia repair include the reconstruction of orbicularis sphincter for adequate lip functioning, obtaining lip symmetry and well positioned scar and adequate mouth opening. The standard treatment for the prevention and management of contracture includes compression therapy, grafting, mouth splinting, scar massage, excercise, patient education. These types of maxillofacial prosthetic appliances may be indicated, in conjunction with or without surgery these appliances can be use to improve the reduced mouth opening caused by burns or other traumatic injuries With proper education and motivation of operator and the patient use of these appliances will not only improve the reduced mouth opening but also improve form, function, esthetics, and also enhance the patient’s quality of life.

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“…Both devices support acrylic resin posts that maintain the commissural regions equidistant to the midline. Reisberg et al recommended using an extraoral commissure conformer attached to an orthodontic headgear strap (Reisberg et al, 1983). The amount of tension needed is based on the distance from the midline to the unaffected side when the patient smiles broadly.…”

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Microstomia: A Rare but Serious Oral Manifestation of Inherited Disorders

Gülses¹

2011

Advances in the Study of Genetic Disorders

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Electrical burns of the oral commissure

Cited by 28 publications

References 26 publications

Scar Management After Surgical Repair of Lateral Facial Clefts

Scar Management After Surgical Repair of Lateral Facial Clefts

A nonsurgical approach in management of burns induced microstomia: a review

Microstomia: A Rare but Serious Oral Manifestation of Inherited Disorders

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