JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY THE

Vol. 100 No. 5      NOVEMBER - 2008

ISSN: 0022-3913      UBIC: 171

RESUMEN

Recent reports have questioned whether metal sensitivity may occur after exposure to titanium. This clinical report demonstrates the emergence of facial eczema n association with a titanium dental implant placed for a mandibular overdenture supported by 2 implants. Complete rernission was achieved by the removal of the titanium material. This clinical report raises the possibility that in rare circumstances, for some patients, the use of titanium dental implants may induce an allergic reaction. (J Prosthet Dent 2008; 100:344-347)

SUMMARY

This clinical report presents a suspected association of an allergic reaction with titanium dental implants. It appears that in rare circumstances, for some patients, the titanium used in dental implants may induce an allergic reaction. The rare occurance of such a response to titanium materials n clinical dentistry should, therefore, be further discussed and investigated.

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