Collaborative management of severe periodontal-endodontic lesion with intense lip sucking: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lip behaviors can lead to maxillofacial developmental disorders such as anterior open bite, posterior crossbite, increased overjet, and a higher risk of developing a Class II malocclusion. However, lip-sucking, a behavior often underreported and overlooked, may adversely affect the periodontal health of permanent teeth in adolescents under extreme conditions if not promptly identified and managed.

Case presentation

We report a unique case of an 11-year-old boy with a severe periodontal-endodontic lesion on tooth 32, caused by prolonged, high-frequency, and high-intensity lip sucking. Initial clinical examination revealed gingival recession, Grade III mobility, deep periodontal pocket, and alveolar bone loss without obvious pathogenesis. The therapeutic schedule en

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature