title: Substantial bone loss in the mandibular central incisors area as a complication of tongue piercing: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Along with the increasing popularity of oral piercings, the number of reported complications and side effects increases, too.
  
  
  METHODS
  The aim of this report is to present a case of substantial bone loss in the area of the mandibular central incisors caused by lingual piercing and persistent bad habits. Dentist should be aware of potential complications associated with oral piercings and warn patients about them.
authors.affiliation: Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bajkin
authors.affiliation: Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Babic
authors.affiliation: Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Petrovic
authors.affiliation: Clinic for Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Belgrade University, Serbia.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Markovic
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology*; D046288:Body Piercing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000209:etiology; D014059:Tongue; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000209:etiology