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Dental implications of oral piercing
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry 94143-0440, USA.
Journal of the California Dental Association
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Oral piercings are increasingly common. Dentists must understand the associated oral and dental problems linked to tongue and perioral piercings, as reviewed in 63 patients.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Body Art Research
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of tongue and perioral piercings as a form of body art.
- Growing need for dental professionals to be aware of potential oral health complications.
- Lack of comprehensive data on the dental implications of intraoral piercings.
Observation:
- Study reviewed 63 patients with oral and perioral piercings.
- Data collected via questionnaires from San Francisco piercing studios.
- Clinical examinations of selected patients were conducted.
- Five illustrative cases of common oral piercing types were presented.
Findings:
- Detailed discussion of lay techniques used for intraoral piercing.
- Identification and analysis of common problems and complications associated with oral piercings.
- Clinical evidence of potential adverse dental and oral health outcomes.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of dental awareness regarding oral piercings.
- Provides insights for dentists to manage patients with oral piercings.
- Suggests a need for further research into the long-term effects of oral piercings on dental health.