Management of chemical burn in oral cavity.

To cite: Rallan M, Malhotra G, Rallan NS, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013009083 DESCRIPTION A 7-year-old boy reported to the department of pedodontics and preventive dentistry with the complaint of attached lower lip to the lower gums, difficulties in speaking, eating hot and spicy food and a burning sensation in the underlying mucosa. Upon inspection adhesion of the lower lip to the mandibular anterior vestibule, with a whitish appearance of the underlying mucosa was found. Treatment plan included vestibular deepening followed by non-eugenol surgical dressing and periodontal pack (COE-PAK) for 1 week. After 1 week uneventful healing was noted and the vestibule was no longer attached to the lower lip. Follow-up periods of 1 week, 1 month and 3 months showed complete healing and no reoccurrences of adhesion. Ingestion of caustic material may result in tissue and organ damage leading to a wide range of complications, including loss of functions. This is dependent on a variety of factors which include strength (pH) or concentration of the material, the quantity ingested, the manner and duration of