Case report of dental intervention in intensive care unit in patient with face burns

Relato de caso de intervenção odontológica em unidade de terapia intensiva em paciente com queimadura de face

ABSTRACT

Burns are identified as a trauma that has a high degree of mortality and disability, both functionally and aesthetically. In the head and neck region, burn injuries can evolve mainly due to hypertrophic scars and contractures This study aimed to observe the progression and outcome of healing in face burns with the use of a low-power laser and oral splint. A descriptive and observational study was carried out, which corresponds to the case report of a severely burned patient with burns in the orofacial region. Early odontologic treatment care during hospitalization is essential to reduce hypertrophic scars and contractures in a severely burned patient with burns in the orofacial region.

Indexing terms
Burn; Dentistry; Laser