Guinea Pig Maximization Test of tri-ethylene glycol mono-methacrylate

Dent Mater J. 2007 May;26(3):312-5. doi: 10.4012/dmj.26.312.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate tri-ethylene glycol mono-methacrylate (TEGMA) in terms of dermatological allergic reaction using a Guinea Pig Maximization Test. Skin reaction was evaluated according to the criteria of International Contact Dermatitis Research Group. TEGMA, as a constituent in new primers, has been reported to contribute to a priming ability similar to that of highly purified glyceryl mono-methacrylate (GM). In this study, it was found that its adverse effect was less than that of 2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate (2-HEMA), but similar to that of highly purified GM. In conclusion, it was anticipated that TEGMA would hereafter replace 2-HEMA as a primer, as it posed a lower risk of triggering dermatological allergic reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents / adverse effects*
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Glycerides / adverse effects
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Methacrylates / adverse effects
  • Polyethylene Glycols / adverse effects*
  • Polymethacrylic Acids / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Dentin-Bonding Agents
  • Glycerides
  • Methacrylates
  • Polymethacrylic Acids
  • triethylene glycol dimethacrylate
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • glyceryl methacrylate
  • hydroxyethyl methacrylate