Contact dermatitis from beryllium in dental alloys

Contact Dermatitis. 1993 Mar;28(3):157-62. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1993.tb03378.x.

Abstract

An increasing number of metals with the potential to cause allergic contact dermatitis have found their way into dental alloys for economic and practical reasons. 2 patients are reported who developed gingivitis adjacent to the Rexillium III alloy in their dental prostheses. Patch testing demonstrated positive reactions to beryllium sulfate, a component of the alloy. Components of dental alloys and the mechanism of the contact dermatitis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Beryllium / adverse effects*
  • Chromium Alloys / adverse effects*
  • Crowns
  • Dental Alloys / adverse effects*
  • Denture, Partial
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gingivitis / chemically induced*
  • Gingivitis / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Patch Tests

Substances

  • Chromium Alloys
  • Dental Alloys
  • beryllium sulfate
  • Rexillium III
  • Beryllium