Tongue Piercing: experience of piercees and practice of piercers in Klang Valley, Malaysia

@#To explore the phenomenon of tongue piercing in Klang Valley. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with piercers and those who had their tongue pierced (“piercees”) in Klang Valley. Five piercers and eight piercees were interviewed. Piercees had their tongue pierced at age 16-25 years. Three main reasons for tongue piercing were to enhance appearance, express their individuality, and out of curiosity. They reported that they experienced various immediate and late complications. However, most were aware of and expected the complications. The majority of piercers reported adequate infection control procedures and enquired about the client’s health prior to piercing. Although some clients reported problems, such reports were rare. Tongue piercing is an invasive procedure with some risks, but precautions such as proper infection control procedures minimize the likelihood of encountering serious problems. The reasons for tongue piercing varied between individuals. Although the majority of the interviewed piercers reported cross-infection control, their knowledge of the medical risks associated with tongue piercing varied widely.

Oral piercing and its complications in two Serbian youths a case report and review of the literature / El piercing oral y sus complicaciones en dos jóvenes de Serbia reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura

OBJECTIVE: Historically, wearing adornments on pierced body parts has been associated with many cultures as manifestations of religious or cultural identities. Currently, its use has a broad acceptance among young people. In the oral cavity, the most common sites for piercings are the tongue and lower lip. RESULTS: Pain, swelling and infection are the most serious consequences associated with this procedure. Several complications may be associated with this practice with the most frequently observed being halitosis, periodontitis, tooth fracture, glossitis, and the formation of abscesses. Other adverse outcomes include mucosal or gingival trauma, increased salivary flow, and interference with speech, mastication and swallowing. CONCLUSION: This article presents case reports on lip and tongue piercings and literature review highlights of this procedure. Special attention is given to complications and dental implications associated with such a practice.

OBJETIVO: Históricamente, el llevar adornos en partes del cuerpo perforadas ha sido asociado en muchas culturas como manifestaciones de identidades religiosas o culturales. Actualmente, su uso tiene amplia aceptación entre los jóvenes. En la cavidad oral, los sitios más comunes para el piercing son la lengua y el labio inferior. RESULTADOS: Dolor, inflamación e infección son las consecuencias más serias asociadas con este procedimiento. Varias complicaciones pueden asociarse con esta práctica, siendo la halitosis, la periodontitis, la fractura de dientes, la glositis, y la formación de abscesos, las más frecuentemente observadas. Otros resultados adversos incluyen traumas de la mucosa y la encía, aumento del flujo salival, e interferencia con la articulación del habla, la masticación, y la deglución. CONCLUSIÓN: Este artículo presenta reportes de caso de piercing del labio y la lengua, y resalta aspectos de este procedimiento como parte de una revisión de la literatura. Se presta especial atención a las complicaciones y las implicaciones dentales asociadas con tal práctica.

Piercing lingual: complicações nos tecidos periodontais / Tongue piercing: complications in periodontal tissues

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo discorrer sobre o uso do piercing lingual e suas consequências na cavidade bucal, especificamente nos tecidos periodontais. É prevalente em ambos os sexos e com faixa etária diversificada, destacando, no entanto, maior entre adolescentes e adultos jovens. Essa realidade é exemplificada por meio de dois pacientes, atendidos no ambulatório da disciplina de Periodontia, da FOP/UPE. O exame clínico revelou várias alterações nos tecidos periodontais, tais como: inflamação gengival, cálculo dentário, recessão gengival e espaçamento entre os dentes. Como fator complicador, os pacientes em questão se negaram a retirar os piercings, e, desse modo, o tratamento planejado não pôde ser executado. Conclui-se destacando a importância do cirurgião-dentista na conscientização do paciente sobre os danos que esse tipo de adorno pode ocasionar nos tecidos da cavidade bucal.

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.