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. 2006 Nov;39(5):767-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.04.006. Epub 2006 Jul 10.

Oral and dental complications of intra-oral piercing

Pía López-Jornet  1 , Fabio Camacho-Alonso
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Oral and dental complications of intra-oral piercing

Pía López-Jornet et al. J Adolesc Health. 2006 Nov.

Abstract

A total of 98 intra-oral piercings were studied. Gingival recessions were observed in 23 cases (23.5%), mostly in the mandibular incisor area. Damage to the dental structure occurred in 13 cases (13.3%). It is therefore necessary to inform the patient of the risk to oral health of intra-oral piercings.

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