Slovenská chirurgia 1/2013
Complications of oral and labial piercing
Wearing of the oral and labial piercing may cause many local and general complications developing early or late after the piercing insertion. The complications range from simple tooth damage to life-threatening situations. In prevention all piercing wearers have be followed up by a dentist twice a year at least. The teenage population has be informed about the piercing risks, especially on the tongue.
Keywords: oral and labial piercing, local and general complications.
