Tongue piercing: Case report and review of current practice

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Although oral piercing has been an uncommon practice in the Western world, the insertion of metal objects into intra-oral and peri-oral pierced sites is growing in popularity. Tongue piercing is one such practice whereby a metal barbell is inserted into the tongue after piercing with a 14-16 gauge needle. Pain, swelling and infection are the most serious consequences associated with this procedure. Other adverse outcomes include mucosal or gingival trauma, chipped or fractured teeth, increased salivary flow, calculus build-up, and interference with speech, mastication and swallowing. This article presents a case report on tongue piercing and highlights the procedure involved. Special attention is given to complications and dental implications associated with such an unusual practice.

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Farah, C. S., & Harmon, D. M. (1998). Tongue piercing: Case report and review of current practice. Australian Dental Journal, 43(6), 387–389. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1834-7819.1998.tb00197.x

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