Ziebolz Dirk, Stuehmer Constantin, van Nüss Katrin, Hornecker Else, Mausberg Rainer F
Division of Periodontology, Department of Operative Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology, University of Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany.
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2009 Nov 1;10(6):E065-71.
The aims of this review of the literature are to offer further insights into possible problems related to tongue piercing and present three case reports showing undesired effects of tongue piercing.
From a dental perspective, oral piercings and especially tongue piercings are not a harmless fashion trend since they can be associated with local and systemic risks and complications. A search of the literature was conducted to investigate the documentation of health risks associated with tongue piercing using the MEDLINE database as well as the German literature.
The literature contains numerous case reports, a limited number of studies, and a review describing a wide variety of complications, especially in patients who have undergone tongue piercing. In the majority of cases, the piercing of the tongue is performed in the midline. Piercings are made of different materials, usually metal or synthetic materials. Complications during piercing, immediately following piercing, as well as long term were found.
The three cases presented here demonstrate some of those adverse effects. The most commonly described oral complication is the damage of teeth and the periodontium caused by tongue piercings. Tongue piercing is a personal decision, but it is important that patients are fully aware of possible oral health hazards.
Patients need better information on the potential complications associated with tongue piercing. Dental practitioners should educate patients about potential side effects and possible oral, dental, and systemic complications.
本文献综述的目的是进一步深入探讨与舌穿刺相关的可能问题，并呈现三例显示舌穿刺不良影响的病例报告。
从牙科角度来看，口腔穿刺尤其是舌穿刺并非无害的时尚潮流，因为它们可能与局部和全身风险及并发症相关。利用MEDLINE数据库以及德国文献对有关舌穿刺相关健康风险的文献进行了检索。
文献中包含大量病例报告、数量有限的研究以及一篇描述各种并发症的综述，特别是在接受舌穿刺的患者中。在大多数情况下，舌穿刺是在中线进行的。穿刺饰品由不同材料制成，通常是金属或合成材料。发现了穿刺过程中、穿刺后即刻以及长期的并发症。
这里呈现的三例病例展示了其中一些不良反应。最常描述的口腔并发症是舌穿刺导致的牙齿和牙周组织损伤。舌穿刺是个人决定，但患者充分意识到可能的口腔健康危害很重要。
患者需要更好地了解与舌穿刺相关的潜在并发症。牙科从业者应教育患者了解潜在的副作用以及可能的口腔、牙齿和全身并发症。
