Ethnobotanical tattoing of the gingiva: literature review and report of a case
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A 54-year-old Ethiopian woman had undergone tattooing of the maxillary gingiva as treatment for an oral disease. The gingiva was pierced with a needle coated with a mixture of Datura stramonium resin and lantern soot. The treatment provided no reduction in the pain, but blue pigmentation of the maxillary gingiva, generalized mild periodontitis and carious lesions were observed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2007
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Formation of mucogingival defects associated with intraoral and perioral piercing: case reports
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People who pierce their lips or tongue may increase their risk of receding gums and periodontal disease, according to a study of five patients. Three of the patients had gingival pockets 5 to 8 millimeters deep. This means they were developing periodontal disease.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2003
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Treatment of a mucogingival defect associated with intraoral piercing
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Tattooing and piercing has been a cause of concern for both dental and medical professionals. A study examining the clinical consequences of wearing oral jewelry, specifically periodontal injury that requires surgical intervention is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2005
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