Gingival Recessions Caused by Lip Piercing: Case Report


Gingival Recessions Caused by Lip Piercing: Case Report FULL TEXT • Leandro Chambrone, DDS • • Luiz Armando Chambrone, PhD, MSD, DDS • A b s t r a c t Fear of losing the teeth is common among patients presenting with gingival recession. This report describes a case in which unusual gingival recessions were caused by lip piercing. Periodontal treatment involved removal of the causative agent, hygiene instruction, scaling and root planing, and coverage of the root with a subepithelial connective tissue graft. The therapeutic measures applied in this case yielded satisfactory root coverage, an increase in the width of the keratinized gingiva, improvement in hygiene status and absence of dental hypersensitivity. MeSH Key Words: cosmetic techniques/adverse effects; gingival recession/etiology; lip/injuries Related information:
Medline Plus health information: piercing and tattoos American Dental Association: oral piercing Health Canada: tattooing and piercing European Union study on the health risks of tattoos, body piercing
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