Allergic contact dermatitis in a dental nurse induced by methacrylates

Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2003;16(1):73-4.

Abstract

Allergy to acrylic plastics is rather frequent among doctors and dental technicians. A rare case of allergy to acrylates in a dental nurse (only one reports can be found in the literature) is presented. The patient reacted to eight chemical compounds of the group under study. UV-cured composites used in conservative dentistry for tooth filling was the source of allergy in the case under report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Assistants*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methacrylates / adverse effects*
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Poland

Substances

  • Methacrylates