Tooth adornment among siblings living in an urban slum in Nigeria: Health implications for a vulnerable population

Mary E. Osuh; Olaide H. Oyaniran; Tobi S. Tunde‐alao; Folake B. Lawal; Gbemisola A. Oke; Jackson I. Osuh; Bronwyn Harris; Yen‐fu Chen; Richard J. Lilford

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Tooth adornment among siblings living in an urban slum in Nigeria: Health implications for a vulnerable population

Mary E. Osuh^*, Olaide H. Oyaniran, Tobi S. Tunde‐alao, Folake B. Lawal, Gbemisola A. Oke, Jackson I. Osuh, Bronwyn Harris, Yen‐fu Chen, Richard J. Lilford

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Abstract

Tooth jewelry boosts the appearance and confidence of wearers. However, its use may carry adverse health consequences. This paper creates awareness about a practice not previously reported in Nigeria, to prevent negative health consequences while appropriate measures are taken to quantify and describe the determinants and plan appropriate interventions.

Original language	English
Article number	e6563
Number of pages	5
Journal	Clinical Case Reports
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6563
Publication status	Published - 3 Jan 2023

Keywords

CASE REPORT
dental jewelry
fabric stone
rhinestone
super‐glue

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Tooth adornment among siblings living in an urban slum in Nigeria: Health implications for a vulnerable population

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