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N R Shrinivaasan1, Sharada T Rajan2, Suganya Ramalingam2
1Orthodontics, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Dental College, Perambalur, IND.
Cureus
|January 10, 2025
Summary
Oral piercings are popular but can cause long-term oral health issues. Comparing clinical and histological findings is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment of these oral piercing complications.
Area of Science:
- Oral medicine
- Dental pathology
- Medical case reports
Background:
- Body piercing, including oral piercings, is increasingly popular across diverse age groups.
- Oral piercings commonly affect the lip, buccal mucosa, frenulum, and tongue.
- These procedures carry risks of long-term complications affecting oral hard and soft tissues.

