Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9992678 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Introduction: In some orthodontic patients, an oral inflammatory response is induced by corrosion of orthodontic appliances and subsequent nickel release. This inflammatory response is manifested as stomatitis (nickel-induced allergic contact stomatitis [NiACS]). The etiology and diagnosis of NiACS are difficult to determine. The purpose of this retrospective analysis was to investigate the roles of age, sex, previous allergic history, and time of exposure to fixed orthodontic appliances in the etiopathogeny of NiACS. Methods: Forty-four orthodontic patients (range, 10-44 years) were divided into 2 groups, depending on their NiACS clinical manifestations. Results: Young patients, especially females with a history of allergic reactions, had a greater predisposition to NiACS clinical manifestations; time of exposure to orthodontic appliances was not a significant factor. Conclusions: A previous allergic reaction should be considered a predictive factor of NiACS clinical manifestations and should be noted in the patient's medical history.
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Authors
Marisa Cristina Leite Santos Genelhu, Marcelo Marigo, LĂșcia Fraga Alves-Oliveira, Luiz Cosme Cotta Malaquias, Ricardo Santiago Gomez,