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A case of self-inflicted gingival trauma in a 7-year-old girl is presented. The progression of the injurious behaviour over a 4-year period is described. Dental measures proved to be ineffective in resolving the habit
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Rodd, H. Self-inflicted gingival injury in a young girl. Br Dent J 178, 28–30 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808639
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808639


