Allergic contact dermatitis in a dental nurse induced by methacrylates

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 use...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health 2003, Vol.16 (1), p.73-74
Hauptverfasser:	Kieć-Swierczyńska, Marta, Krecisz, Beata
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Dental Assistants Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - etiology Dermatitis, Occupational - etiology Female Humans Methacrylates - adverse effects Occupational Exposure - adverse effects Poland
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	1232-1087