Effective Therapeutic Approach for Rehabilitation of a Patient with Lip-biting Injury using a Novel Appliance—Noninvasive Intraoral Acrylic Appliance: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: BACKGROUND: A common form of self-injurious behavior (SIB) involves self-inflicted injury to the lips. The available published literature offers limited noninvasive treatment options that produce predictable and successful outcomes without surgery. OBJECTIVE: This case report aims to illustrate the conservative management and rehabilitation of a patient exhibiting SIB through lip-biting. The treatment utilized an innovative, removable acrylic splint, named the "Noninvasive intraoral acrylic appliance" (NIINAA). METHODOLOGY: The NIINAA was custom-built using auto-polymerizing acrylic resin. The patient was instructed on its use, and modifications to the appliance's design were made based on the patient's feedback during subsequent follow-up visits. RESULTS: Follow-up appointments conducted at one week, 15 days, and 4 weeks showed successful healing, effective rehabilitation, and strong patient compliance. The patient indicated a marked improvement in their primary complaint, as measured by a visual analog scale (VAS). The treatment demonstrated high adherence and tolerance with no significant adverse effects noted. CONCLUSION: . Effective Therapeutic Approach for Rehabilitation of a Patient with Lip-biting Injury using a Novel Appliance-Noninvasive Intraoral Acrylic Appliance: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(7):716-719.
Authors: Ahmad Waseem, Nagaral Mallappa Suresh, Dodamani Girija, Ronad Sunil, Warade Akshay, Rachh Pranidhipurnima
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414376313