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[Contact allergy in the mouth].
Tore Morken1, Nils Roar Gjerdet
1Bergen hudlegeklinikk, Valkendorfs gate 9, 5012 Bergen. tmorke@online.no
Summary
Oral contact allergy is uncommon, but dental restorations like amalgam fillings can cause oral lichenoid reactions. Allergic reactions from food additives and hygiene products may also occur, necessitating careful diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oral medicine
- Dermatology
- Allergology
Context:
- Contact allergy in the oral mucosa is infrequent.
- Oral lichenoid reactions linked to dental restorations, especially amalgam, are common.
- Burning mouth syndrome may involve an allergic component, but its cause is complex.
Purpose:
- To review the causes and diagnosis of allergic oral lesions.
- To highlight the role of dental restorations and other triggers.
- To emphasize the importance of patch testing and clinical interpretation.
Summary:
- Oral allergic reactions are rare but can be triggered by dental materials, food additives, and oral hygiene products.
- Oral lichenoid reactions associated with amalgam fillings are a frequent manifestation.
- Patch testing is a key diagnostic method, but requires careful clinical correlation.
Impact:
- Improved understanding of oral allergy triggers.
- Enhanced diagnostic approaches for oral lesions.
- Better patient management for allergic oral conditions.