Oral exfoliative cytology and corrosion of metal piercings. Tissue implications

ConclusionsIon particles are released from the metal piercings and could have been adjuvant factors in the development of the observed lesions. Cells exfoliated from the oral mucosa surrounding metal piercings may serve as bioindicators of corrosion processes.Clinical relevanceWe propose the use of exfoliative cytology to monitor corrosion processes and for routine clinical follow up.

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Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - September 17, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research