Ethnobotanical tattoing of the gingiva: literature review and report of a case

Article Abstract:

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.

Ethiopia, Other Crop Farming, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Medicinal Plants, Usage, Diseases, Pigmentation disorders, Jimson weed, Jimsonweed, Gums, Gingiva, Clinical report, Case study

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Formation of mucogingival defects associated with intraoral and perioral piercing: case reports

Article Abstract:

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.

Risk factors, Cover Story

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Treatment of a mucogingival defect associated with intraoral piercing

Article Abstract:

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.

Science & research, Health aspects, Research

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