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- Title
DENTAL ADORNMENTS, A MODERN APPROACH OF SMILE ENHANCEMENT.
- Authors
Priyadarshini, Sh.; Premlata, T.; Chirom, Babina
- Abstract
Modifications of body, including tattooing and body piercing have been performed by various population groups over centuries, in different geographic regions, producing distinct cultural and social meaning. Decorating teeth has been practiced since ancient time. Therefore it is not surprising to state that the modern cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry has swept to a new trendy fashion of smile enhancing procedure like tooth jewellery and dental tattoos. Oral and perioral piercing, which were once thought of as part of religious, cultural, or sexual symbolism, has showed increased popularity among teens and young adults. It is popular especially among the youth, who view this practice as a sign of individuality, marginality, decoration or a group identity. Most popular among oral piercing is tongue piercing. This literature is mainly focused on oral and perioral decorations and their benefits and drawbacks as smile enhancing procedures.
- Subjects
COSMETIC dentistry; TATTOOING; SMILING; SEX symbolism; ENDODONTICS
- Publication
Guident, 2017, Vol 10, Issue 5, p43
- ISSN
0976-2248
- Publication type
Article