| Tongue piercing as risk factor to periodontal health. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16300253 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Body piercing has grown in popularity among teenagers and young adults. Dating back to antiquity, piercing is a cultural practice used in ceremonial or religious rites; however, today, it is commonly exercised as a method of self-expression. Different complications and side effects are associated with intraoral piercing, including pain, swelling, infection, gingival trauma, chipped or fractured teeth, increased salivary flow, calculus buildup, and interference with speech and swallowing. We present a case report of periodontal treatment of traumatized gingival tissue caused by a tongue stud. The step-by-step periodontal surgical management of the case has been elaborated. The role of oral and dental health care professionals in managing the growing problem of tongue piercing as a periodontal risk factor has also been highlighted. |
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Authors:
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Jennifer Choe; Khalid Almas; Robert Schoor |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The New York state dental journal Volume: 71 ISSN: 0028-7571 ISO Abbreviation: N Y State Dent J Publication Date: 2005 Aug-Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-11-22 Completed Date: 2006-01-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0414634 Medline TA: N Y State Dent J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 40-3 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Periodontics at New York University College of Dentistry, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Body Piercing / adverse effects* Connective Tissue / transplantation Gingival Recession / etiology*, surgery Gingivoplasty / methods Humans Male Tongue / injuries* |
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