Substantial bone loss in the mandibular central incisors area as a complication of tongue piercing: a case report

Authors:

  • B. Bajkin
    Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
  • I. Babic
    Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
  • B. Petrovic
    Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
  • D. Markovic
    Clinic for Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Belgrade University, Serbia

ABSTRACT


Aim

Along with the increasing popularity of oral piercings, the number of reported complications and side effects increases,
too. CASE REPORT: The aim of this report is to present a case of substantial bone loss in the area of the mandibular central incisors
caused by lingual piercing and persistent bad habits. Dentist should be aware of potential complications associated with oral piercings
and warn patients about them.

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Publication date:

Mar /2014

Keywords:

child, dentoalveolar trauma, tongue piercing

Issue:

Vol.15 – n.1/2014

Page:

75 – 77

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: B. Bajkin, I. Babic, B. Petrovic, D. Markovic (2014) "Substantial bone loss in the mandibular central incisors area as a complication of tongue piercing: a case report", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 15(1), pp75-77. doi:
Vancouver: B. Bajkin, I. Babic, B. Petrovic, D. Markovic. Substantial bone loss in the mandibular central incisors area as a complication of tongue piercing: a case report. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2014Mar.1 [cited 2025May.24];15(1):75-77. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/substantial-bone-loss-in-the-mandibular-central-incisors-area-as-a-complication-of-tongue-piercing-a-case-report/
MLA: B. Bajkin, I. Babic, B. Petrovic, D. Markovic Substantial bone loss in the mandibular central incisors area as a complication of tongue piercing: a case report. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2014;15(1):75-77

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