In VitroAdherence of Oral Bacteria to Different Types of Tongue Piercings

Abstract

The purpose of this work was to verify in vitro adherence of E. corrodens and S. oralis to the surface of tongue piercings made of surgical steel, titanium, Bioplast, and Teflon. For this, 160 piercings were used for the count of Colony Forming Units (CFU) and 32 piercings for analysis under scanning electron microscopy. Of these, 96 (24 of each type) were individually incubated in 5 mL of BHI broth and 50 μL of inoculum at 37°C/24 h. The other 96 piercings formed the control group and were individually incubated in 5 mL of BHI broth at 37°C/24 h. Plates were incubated at 37°C/48 h for counting of CFU/mL and data were submitted to statistical analysis (p value <0.05). For E. corrodens, difference among types of material was observed (p < 0.001) and titanium and surgical steel showed lower bacterial adherence. The adherence of S. oralis differed among piercings, showing lower colonization (p < 0.007) in titanium and surgical steel piercings. The four types of piercings were susceptible to colonization by E. corrodens and S. oralis, and bacterial adhesion was more significant in those made of Bioplast and Teflon. The piercings presented bacterial colonies on their surface, being higher in plastic piercings probably due to their uneven and rough surface.

Effect of tongue piercing on periodontal and peri‐implant health: A cross‐sectional case‐control study in adults

“…Moreover, the present results clearly demonstrated that the clinicoradiographic parameters of periodontal and peri‐implant inflammation were poorer in patients using tongue ornaments manufactured from bioplastic material compared with stainless steel. In an in ‐ vitro study, Borges et al 31 assessed the adherence of Streptococcus oralis ( S. oralis ) and Eikenella corrodens ( E. corrodens ) to the surface of tongue piercings fabricated from stainless steel and Bioplast materials. The results showed that the adherence of S. oralis and E. corrodens was higher on bioplastic materials compared with stainless steel 31 .…”

“…DISCUSS IONAccording to the results of the present investigation, individuals with tongue piercings demonstrated worse periodontal and peri-implant inflammatory conditions around teeth and implants, respectively, located in the anterior mandible compared with other jaw locations.Moreover, the present results clearly demonstrated that the clinicoradiographic parameters of periodontal and peri-implant inflammation were poorer in patients using tongue ornaments manufactured from bioplastic material compared with stainless steel. In an in-vitro study, Borges et al31 assessed the adherence of Streptococcus oralis (S. oralis) and Eikenella corrodens (E. corrodens) to the surface of tongue piercings fabricated from stainless steel and Bioplast materials. The results showed the adherence of S. oralis and E. corrodens was higher on bioplastic materials compared with stainless steel 31.…”

Dynamics of Wound Healing After Intraoral Piercing With Medical Steel Clips in Experimental Animals

“…За даними L.P. Borges із співавт. [5], за пірсингу язика медична сталь нарівні з титаном показала низьку ступінь бактеріальної адгезії порівняно з біопластом і тефлоном. Таким чином, можна вважати актуальним напрям досліджень клініко-морфологічних змін у тканинах язика та щоки при експериментальному пірсингу з медичної сталі на тваринах та подальшою оцінкою наслідків даної процедури.…”

“…Одним з основних ускладнень цукрового діабету, який може призвести до інвалідизації хворих, є діабетична ретинопатія (ДР). [1,2,3,4,5,6], Під час розвитку цієї мікросудинної патології відбувається ураження судин сітківки із подальшим утворенням мікроаневризм, крововиливів та можливим новоутворенням судин на очному дні. І як наслідок цих патофізіологічних зрушень знижується гострота зору та розвивається сліпота [7,8,9,10,11,12].…”

“Say Cheese” is Passé, “Say Bling” is Here - The Evolution of Dental Jewelry: A Review

“…It must also be understood that in the world of dental jewelry, the line between aesthetics and potential risks can be very thin given the risks associated with invasive jewelry like piercings. [34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41] Dentists have a moral obligation to weigh the aesthetic benefits against the harm that might be caused due to the placements of the jewelry. Careful and judicial counseling and guidance in the choice of the type of jewelry is imperative -to make sure that "this thing of beauty will be a joy forever.…”