Saravanan, B2012-07-272012-07-272010-07Saravanan B. Toothbrush injury in an adult. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2010 Jul-Sept; 21(3): 446-448.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/139898Tooth brushing is an oral hygiene measure. Keeping the toothbrush in the mouth and doing other works with both arms may lead to injury of the oral tissues. We hereby report a case of severe injury to the oral mucosal tissues caused by the toothbrush, which was treated surgically.enBuccal mucosatoothbrushtraumaCheek --injuriesFascia --injuriesFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMasseter Muscle --injuriesMiddle AgedMouth Mucosa --injuriesToothbrushing --adverse effectsToothbrushing --instrumentationWounds, Penetrating --etiologyArticle