Oral piercing/jewelry
Key points
Oral piercing of the tongue, lip, cheek or other soft
tissue is a form of body art and personal expression. Mouth piercings are most
commonly seen in adolescents and young adults, and the tongue is considered the
most common oral piercing site.
Complications associated with oral piercings include:
swelling, bleeding, infection, chipped or damaged teeth, gum recession, tears /
scars, embedded oral jewelry (requiring surgical removal), airway obstruction,
hypersalivation, erythema palatine, mass keloids, and unusual or purulent
discharge. from the perforated area.
The split tongue is a less common form of body alteration in
the mouth. By definition, the process of linguistic separation is a process in
which a person's language is cut into two using different methods. The procedure
is invasive and dangerous in nature, with a significant risk of severe
bleeding, infection, inflammation, lingual nerve damage, or other
complications.
The ADA does not recommend the practice of intraoral /
perioral cosmetic piercing and tongue splitting and considers them invasive
procedures with negative health consequences that outweigh any potential
benefits.
Background
Oral piercing is an ancient practice of body modification
and expression that is also prevalent in modern society.1,2 Oral piercings can
be placed inside the mouth (most commonly on the tongue) or personally on the
lips, cheeks, or multiple sites. ... 3-5 Oral piercings are most common in
adolescents and young adults, and the tongue is considered the most common
place to pierce the mouth.1 There are two main forms of mouth piercing: the
term intraoral piercing describes the piercing at both ends of the mouth jewelry
(device or device) are in the mouth as seen on tongue piercings. Likewise, the
term perioral piercing describes a piercing in which one end is in the mouth
and the other end penetrates the surface of the skin in the perioral region
(such as the cheek, upper or lower lip, chin, or related tissues).
Common forms of oral jewelry include studs, rods, rings,
and earrings, which are made from a variety of metals, including stainless
steel, gold, titanium, and various alloys or synthetics.
Numerous studies and case reports have shown that oral
piercings can lead to a wide range of oral and systemic complications, including
chipped teeth, gum recession, jewelry inlay or aspiration, and other
potentially serious infections such as Ludwig's sore throat6 or infective
endocarditis 7.
The split tongue is another less common form of body modification that literally splits or bifurcates a person's tongue from front
to back, creating a “forked” appearance at the front midline. Tongue splitting
is an invasive and dangerous procedure that directly compromises the intact physical barrier of the tongue's surface, making it vulnerable to severe pain
and bleeding, bacterial infection, lingual nerve damage, and another side
effects.
Dental calculus, dental grills, and other mouths decorations
Forms of oral ornaments and dental ornaments have been
used in various cultures around the world, from the ancient Mayan
civilization30 to modern Central America31 and Southeast Asia.32 Archaeological
research has shown that the Maya people practiced decorating their teeth by
placing inlays (made of jade). or other stones) and inlaid jewelry in the front
teeth.30, 31 The ancient Maya also performed filing of angular teeth and other
patterns as a rite of passage into adulthood.30
In recent years, various types of oral jewelry have been
used as modern forms of body art and expression, such as dental gemstones (with
diamonds or gems), 33, 34 dental grills (also called "grills" or
"foreheads"). ").”), 35, 36, or decorative gold crowns used on
the front teeth (usually incisors). 31, 37 Dental grills (removable gemstone
devices, usually made of gold or silver and placed on the front teeth) have
become popular in music videos in the 1980s and their use has continued over
time.38 Some celebrities have promoted grilles through social media on the
Internet, and also advertised other forms of oral decoration such as inner lip
tattoos39 and tooth tattoos (porcelain crowns, decorated with pink or
multi-colored paints). constructions that fit into the dentition).
