Fletcher, R., Harrison, W. and Crighton, A. (2022) Dental material allergies and oral soft tissue reactions. British Dental Journal, 232(9), pp. 620-625. (doi: 10.1038/s41415-022-4195-9) (PMID:35562454)
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Abstract
Dental materials can cause reactions to the oral mucosa and present to the general dental practitioner. These are often referred to as 'allergies' but are frequently lichenoid reactions. Most of these are related to dental amalgam restorations and can be remedied by replacing the restoration with another suitable material. Other metals, including gold, palladium, nickel and chrome, have also been reported to trigger mucosal changes. Less commonly, issues arise from other restorative materials, including denture acrylics, composites and glass polyalkenoates. Reactions are also reported due to endodontic and sealing materials. It is unclear what role skin 'patch' testing has in managing dental material allergies. This article aims to give the practitioner a clearer picture of dental material allergy issues and how they should be approached in primary dental practice.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Crighton, Dr Alexander and Harrison, Dr Will |
| Authors: | Fletcher, R., Harrison, W., and Crighton, A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School |
| Journal Name: | British Dental Journal |
| Publisher: | Nature Research |
| ISSN: | 0007-0610 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1476-5373 |
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