Data di Pubblicazione:
2002
Citazione:
Labial piercing resulting in gingival recession. A case series / A. Sardella, M. Pedrinazzi, C. Bez, G. Lodi, A. Carrassi. - In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY. - ISSN 0303-6979. - 29:10(2002), pp. 961-963.
Abstract:
Several complications of oral piercing have been recently reported in the medical
and dental literature. Even though few people have had problems related to oral
piercing, dentists should familiarise themselves with the potential associated
oral and dental problems. We present three cases of young people with gingival
recession in the mandibular incisor area related to labial piercing. The clinical
examination and the dental history of the three cases revealed the relationship
between the gingival recession and the presence of labial piercing. In
particular, a stud in the lower lip was held in place by a metal disk on the
inner labial mucosa in each case. The metal disk was in close proximity to the
mandibular front teeth and it would appear that it was responsible for local
trauma and recession. This case series reinforces previously reported concerns
regarding the practice of piercing and the role of the dentist, both in advising
patients with oral or facial piercing and in the treatment of related oral,
gingival and dental problems.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Elenco autori:
A. Sardella, M. Pedrinazzi, C. Bez, G. Lodi, A. Carrassi
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