Abstract
An: 2012, Nr.1, Articol Nr. 13
Title:
LINGUAL PIERCING: DENTAL ANATOMICAL CHANGES INDUCED BY TRAUMA AND ABRASION
Authors:
L.L. Francu - University of Medicine şi Pharmacy “Gr.T. Popa” Iasi, Discipline of Anatomy
Dorelia Lucia Calin - University of Medicine şi Pharmacy “Gr.T. Popa” Iasi, Discipline of Cariology and Restorative Odontotherapy
LINGUAL PIERCING: DENTAL ANATOMICAL CHANGES INDUCED BY TRAUMA AND ABRASION (Abstract): Rising popularity of lingual piercing among young people alarm doctors everywhere. The tongue is the most prevalent oral piercing site, typically pierced in the midline and just anterior to the lingual frenum. The purpose of this study to highlight the side effects of lingual piercing, paying particular attention to dental anatomy changes pursuant to this unusual practice. The evaluated patients in this study were not aware or informed of any consequences that could result from the piercing procedure. Long-term chronic complications arise as a result of the constant trauma exerted by the metal bar, such as broken teeth, fracture of fillings, abrasion, gingival trauma, localized gingival recession. Dentists should be aware of the sequelae that may occur as a result of this practice and to perform an active role in convincing these patients to remove these ornaments.
Key words: LINGUAL PIERCING, PIERCING COMPLICATIONS, TOOTH ABRASION, TONGUE ORNAMENTS