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Tooth Fractures (tooth + fractures)

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Periodontal health and lateral lower lip piercings: a split-mouth cross-sectional study

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 7 2009
Miguel Angel Vilchez-Perez
Abstract Aim: To assess periodontal health of individuals with a lateral lower lip piercing and describe associated periodontal, dental and mucosal complications. Material and Methods: A split-mouth study was performed in a sample of 50 patients with a lateral lower lip piercing who attended the Periodontal Pathology and Surgery Unit of the Dental School of the University of Barcelona. The patients underwent periodontal, dental and mucosal examination on both the piercing and the control sides. Results: Piercing users were predominantly women (78%), with a mean age of 21.3 years (SD=4.4). The amounts of keratinized and attached gingiva were significantly lower on the piercing side, and the prevalence of gingival recession was higher (p=0.012). The canine and first bicuspid teeth were the most affected. Tooth fractures and cracks were more frequent on the piercing side (20%) when compared with the control (4%). Mucosal alterations were found in seven patients. Conclusions: The use of lateral lower lip piercings enhances gingival recession and reduces the amounts of keratinized and attached gingiva. These ornaments are also associated with tooth fractures and cracks. [source]

Longitudinal tooth fractures: findings that contribute to complex endodontic diagnoses

ENDODONTIC TOPICS, Issue 1 2007
ERIC M. RIVERA
The purpose of this review is to describe and discuss the diagnostic and treatment challenges related to tooth fractures primarily in the vertical plane, that is, the long axis of the crown and/or root. This includes when and how to identify and determine the extent of the fracture, when a coronal restoration should be placed, when root canal treatment is needed, and when a tooth or root should be extracted based on the location and extent of the fracture. The term ,longitudinal fractures' is used because they usually represent vertical extensions of fractures over distance and time. These fractures often present problems with diagnosis and treatment, but should be considered as findings only. They are not to be considered as pulpal or periapical diagnoses, but as pathways for bacteria that may induce pulpal and/or periapical inflammation or disease. Longitudinal fractures are divided into five definitive classifications, generally from least to most severe: (1) craze lines; (2) fractured cusp; (3) cracked tooth; (4) split tooth; and (5) vertical root fracture. These differ but have frequently been confused or combined in clinical articles, creating misunderstanding and resulting in incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment. These classifications have been devised to provide global definitions that researchers and clinicians can use to eliminate this confusion. This review is subdivided into these five classifications as to incidence, pathogenesis, clinical features, etiologies, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. [source]

Periodontal health and lateral lower lip piercings: a split-mouth cross-sectional study

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 7 2009
Miguel Angel Vilchez-Perez
Abstract Aim: To assess periodontal health of individuals with a lateral lower lip piercing and describe associated periodontal, dental and mucosal complications. Material and Methods: A split-mouth study was performed in a sample of 50 patients with a lateral lower lip piercing who attended the Periodontal Pathology and Surgery Unit of the Dental School of the University of Barcelona. The patients underwent periodontal, dental and mucosal examination on both the piercing and the control sides. Results: Piercing users were predominantly women (78%), with a mean age of 21.3 years (SD=4.4). The amounts of keratinized and attached gingiva were significantly lower on the piercing side, and the prevalence of gingival recession was higher (p=0.012). The canine and first bicuspid teeth were the most affected. Tooth fractures and cracks were more frequent on the piercing side (20%) when compared with the control (4%). Mucosal alterations were found in seven patients. Conclusions: The use of lateral lower lip piercings enhances gingival recession and reduces the amounts of keratinized and attached gingiva. These ornaments are also associated with tooth fractures and cracks. [source]