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Thermal burn of palate: a case report
Sherlyana1, Anandina I. Soegyanto2, Ambar K. Astuti3.
Introduction: There are four primary aetiologies of oral mucosal burn, one of them is thermal. Thermal burns in oral cavity are most often caused by accidental ingestion of hot foods or beverages. Clinical presentation of thermal burn appears various, from erythematous to ulceration, localized or diffused area of tissue damage depending on the severity and extent of the insult. Case Report: A 22-year-old female sought care at Dental Hospital Universitas Indo-nesia with chief complain of anterior palatal pain for one day. She complained that the pain began after she ate hot fried tofu. Clinical examination revealed multifocal erythematous patches on the hard palate mucosa that extended to the posterior site of the upper premolars area. Results: The lesion had resolved after the application of soothing oral gel by follow-up visiting one week later after the application of soothing oral gel. Conclusion: Thermal burns can cause patient’s discomfort in the oral cavity and can manifest in various clinical features. For its comprehensive management, dentist should gain complete anamnesis, thorough examination and have the ability to distinguish it from other lesions.
Affiliation:
- Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
- Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
- Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
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3 |
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Scopus 2020 |
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CiteScore (0.2) |
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Q4 (Medicine (all)) |
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SJR (0.144) |
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