Substantial bone loss in the mandibular central incisors area as a complication of tongue piercing: a case report
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B Bajkin1, I Babic2, B Petrovic3
1Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia.
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|April 22, 2014
Abstract
Background:
Along with the increasing popularity of oral piercings, the number of reported complications and side effects increases, too.
Case Report:
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.

