Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 198, 265 - 266 (2005)
Published online: 12 March 2005 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812117
Subject Category: Case reports
Bifid tongue — a complication of tongue piercing
- Tongue ornaments are seen with increasing frequency in the dental practice.
- Complications of tongue ornaments can manifest themselves even after their removal.
- Anatomic malformations may follow innaccurate placement of tongue ornaments.
- Complications of tongue piercing may have psychiatric implications.
Abstract
Tongue piercing is associated with significant morbidity. We report on a patient with a bifid tongue defect following insertion of a tongue ornament. This abnormality resulted in severe emotional disturbance.
- Senior House Officer, Odstock Centre for Burns, Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury SP2 8BJ
- Consultant, Odstock Centre for Burns, Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury SP2 8BJ
Correspondence to: P S Fleming1 e-mail: padhraigfleming@hotmail.com
