The oral-burn syndrome and its effects on dental implants.
When the struts of a subperiosteal dental implant exteriorize with white slough on the metal-tissue margins in the absence of movement, pain, or pus, oral-burn syndrome should be considered as a possibility. This study indicates a direct link between oral tissue loss and the frequency and temperature of hot beverages, foods, and smoking.
D000818:Animals; D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology; D016299:Dental Implantation, Subperiosteal; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003778:Dentures / Q000009:adverse effects; D005502:Food / Q000009:adverse effects; D006358:Hot Temperature; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013814:Thermal Conductivity