Abstract:This paper reports a 10-month-old spastic quadriplegic male child presenting with severe ulceration of ventral surface of tongue and lower lip due to the presence of mandibular and maxillary primary central incisors. The patient was on antiepileptic medication since birth. The recent development of ulcers aggravated the already deficient dietary intake due to his compromised medical status. After considering various treatment modalities, a conservative approach to cover the mandibular teeth and gum pads with a… Show more
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