Metal allergy patient treated by titanium implant denture: A case report with at least 4-year follow-up

Clin Case Rep. 2018 Aug 28;6(10):1972-1977. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1753. eCollection 2018 Oct.

Abstract

Patch testing with metal reagents was positive on female patient with history of metal hypersensitivity after dental treatment. All of the dental restorations with metal components were removed, and subsequent oral rehabilitation utilizing dental implants and metal-free prostheses was carried out. The treatments alleviate the presenting signs and symptoms.

Keywords: case study; metal allergy; patch test; titanium implant.

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  • Case Reports