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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 106, No 2, 198-199.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 106, Issue 2, 198-199
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Case Reports

Allergic contact stomatitis from a gold alloy--fixed partial denture



FE Shepard, PC Moon, GC Grant, and LD Fretwell

Allergic contact stomatitis to gold is rare. To our knowledge, seven cases caused by dental restorations have been previously reported. Each of the patients was female. This report documents an allergic reaction to gold in a fixed prosthesis. A female patient, previously sensitized to gold earrings, experienced an itching and burning pain sensation and ulceration of the oral tissues adjacent to the gold restoration. Patch tests confirmed the allergy to gold. The dentist needs to be aware of the symptoms that are characteristic of the allergic manifestations of gold. Inquiries about allergies to metals and jewelry should be a part of the medical history. Any patient experiencing pain, itching, burning, and ulceration of the mucosa adjacent to a cast gold restoration should be suspected of an allergic contact stomatitis.





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