Accidental insertion of Toothbrush into The Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report

Impalement injuries of the oral cavity are seen in preschoolers as they have more tendency to fall while holding various objects in their mouth. Multiple objects such as pencils, straws, cylindrical toys, chopsticks, spoons, forks, and toothbrushes can cause these injuries. This case report presents the management of a five-year-old child with accidental impalement of the toothbrush into the left buccal mucosa showing satisfactory healing at follow-up visits. Timely management of impalement injuries can prevent serious complications. Key Words: Buccal mucosa injury, Fall, Soft tissue injury, Toothbrush injury