Orthodontic appliances in relation to nickel hypersensitivity. A review

Nickel hypersensitivity is an increasing problem in adolescents, especially in girls, with a prevalence of up to 30%. The presence of nickel in orthodontic appliances and the possibility of causing nickel hypersensitivity has been discussed in case reports. A review of the literature concerning nick...

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Published in:Journal of orofacial orthopedics 1997, Vol.58 (2), p.100
Main Authors: Lindsten, R, Kurol, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Animals
Dermatitis, Contact - etiology
Dermatitis, Contact - prevention & control
Drug Tolerance
Female
Humans
Male
Mouth Diseases - etiology
Mouth Diseases - prevention & control
Nickel - adverse effects
Orthodontic Appliances - adverse effects
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Summary:Nickel hypersensitivity is an increasing problem in adolescents, especially in girls, with a prevalence of up to 30%. The presence of nickel in orthodontic appliances and the possibility of causing nickel hypersensitivity has been discussed in case reports. A review of the literature concerning nickel hypersensitivity in relation to orthodontic appliances has shown that the risk is very low for patients who are not nickel hypersensitive at the start of the treatment. A patient who is already nickel hypersensitive at the start of orthodontic treatment may in rare cases show adverse reactions induced by the appliance. The slow long-term release of nickel from orthodontic appliances may induce tolerance to nickel in individuals who are not hypersensitive at the start of orthodontic treatment.
ISSN:1434-5293
1615-6714
DOI:10.1007/BF02716959