Contact dermatitis and adverse oral mucous membrane reactions related to the use of dental prostheses

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Abstract
The latest trends in the use and composition of dental prostheses have been reviewed, and 66 patients referred by dermatologists and odontologists patch tested. The allergen series used were: TRUE Test™ standard series; Chemotechnique denial screening series; specially prepared metals series. The allergens found to be positive, in order of frequency, were: nickel, cobalt, potassium dichromate, rhodium, palladium, mercury, beryllium, methyl methacrytale, copper and zinc.

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