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Oral and perioral piercing complications
N Escudero-Castaño1, M A Perea-García, J Campo-Trapero
1School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid. 28040 madrid-Spain.
The Open Dentistry Journal
|May 16, 2009
Summary
Oral and perioral piercings, common in adolescents, can lead to various health issues. Regular follow-ups are crucial for monitoring potential adverse effects from these body modifications.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Oral and perioral piercing is a practice with historical and cultural significance.
- There is a high incidence of oral and perioral piercing among adolescents.
- This practice can lead to various injuries and diseases in the oral cavity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on injuries and diseases associated with oral and perioral piercing.
- To propose a classification system for diagnosing pathologies related to oral and perioral piercing.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted in PubMed and Scielo databases.
- The search covered articles published between 1997 and 2007.
- Keywords included 'oral and perioral piercing', 'oral piercing and disease', and 'recessions and oral piercing'.
Main Results:
- The review examined the origins and local implications of oral and perioral body piercing.
- Alterations such as gingival recessions and other local effects were classified.
- Systemic implications of oral and perioral piercing were also considered.
Conclusions:
- Patients with oral and perioral piercings require regular monitoring due to potential adverse effects.
- Adverse effects can be local, affecting oral mucosa and dental structures.
- Systemic effects include the transmission of infectious diseases like hepatitis B or C.
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