Oral and dental complications of intra-oral piercing.
A total of 98 intra-oral piercings were studied. Gingival recessions were observed in 23 cases (23.5%), mostly in the mandibular incisor area. Damage to the dental structure occurred in 13 cases (13.3%). It is therefore necessary to inform the patient of the risk to oral health of intra-oral piercings.
López-Jornet
Pía
P
Dentistry Clinic, Department of Medicine and Odontology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain. majornet@um.es
Camacho-Alonso
Fabio
F
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D046288:Body Piercing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009909:Oral Health; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*