Oral piercing: beauty, risks and the role of dentistry

Authors

  • Mariana Marquezan UFRJ
  • Leandro Teixeira Souza PUCPR
  • Orlando Tanaka PUCPR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.2448

Keywords:

Piercing, Esthetics, Infection, Complications, Injuries

Abstract

Piercings are adornments applied to the body by means of perforations, and they are increasingly used among young persons of different social classes all over the world. The procedure to apply the ornament, or simply wearing it, can be harmful to the patient’s health. The dentist must inform the patient about all the risks and harm resulting from the adornment, so that the patient can decide between following the fashion and the possible damage it may do.

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Published

2008-05-31

How to Cite

Marquezan, M., Souza, L. T., & Tanaka, O. (2008). Oral piercing: beauty, risks and the role of dentistry. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 49(1), 12–15. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.2448

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Original articles

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