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Elective lip piercing and gingival recession: case report
Jonathan W Leichter1, Jo Lovegrove, Colleen Murray
1Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Dunedin, New Zealand. jonathan.leichter@stonebow.otago.ac.nz
The New Zealand Dental Journal
|August 31, 2004
Summary
Oral piercings can cause severe gum recession, even in healthy individuals. This case highlights the risks of lip piercings and the need for dental awareness.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Periodontology
Background:
- Oral piercings are increasingly popular for self-expression.
- Dental and medical literature documents associated risks.
- This report focuses on a specific complication of oral piercing.
Observation:
- A young, periodontally-healthy female experienced rapid, severe gingival recession.
- The recession was directly linked to trauma from a lip piercing.
- The case illustrates a potential adverse outcome of elective oral ornamentation.
Findings:
- The patient presented with significant gum recession due to lip piercing trauma.
- Diagnosis involved assessing the direct mechanical impact of the piercing.
- Treatment strategies for such cases need careful consideration.
Implications:
- Dental professionals should inquire about oral piercings in patients.
- Awareness of potential trauma from oral piercings is crucial for dentists.
- Further research into risk factors for oral piercing-related trauma is warranted.