Abstract

GUSMAO, Estela Santos; CIMOES, Renata; SOARES, Renata de Souza Coelho  and  FARIAS, Bruna de Carvalho. Tongue piercing: complications in periodontal tissues. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2011, vol.11, n.4, pp. 43-48. ISSN 1808-5210.

This paper aims to discuss the use of tongue piercing and its consequences in the oral cavity, specifically the periodontal tissues. It is prevalent in both sexes and diverse age, emphasizing, however but higher among adolescents and young adults. This reality is exemplified by two patients treated at the outpatient clinic of discipline of periodontics, FOP/UPE. Clinical examination revealed several changes in tissues, such as gingival inflammation, dental calculus, gingival recession, and spacing between the teeth. As complicating factor in question patients refused to remove the piercing, and thus the planned treatment could not be executed. Given the relevance of the subject, concludes by highlighting the importance of the dentist in patient awareness of the damage that type of decoration can cause the tissues of the oral cavity

Keywords : Tongue piercing; Gingival recession; Gingivitis; Gingival Trauma.