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Begoña Palacios-Sánchez1, Rocío Cerero-Lapiedra, Julián Campo-Trapero
1Department of Medicine and Buccofacial Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.
Abstract:
Body piercing has become increasingly popular in Western countries, especially among young people. However, not everyone is aware of its potential risks, which may develop local and systemic complications shortly after, or long after the piercing procedure. Given that the oral cavity is one of the most frequent sites for piercing placement, the aim of this paper is to familiarise the oral healthcare professional with oral piercing and its possible sequelae in order to educate patients prior to and after piercing practices and address any complications that may arise.
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