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Chronic urticaria due to dental eugenol.

A C Grade1, B P Martens

  • 1Institute of Dermatology, Utrecht University Hospital, The Netherlands.

Dermatologica
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Chronic urticaria may be linked to dental materials. Oral provocation tests confirmed eugenol in root canal cement as a likely cause, highlighting the need for caution in dental treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Allergology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Chronic urticaria is a challenging condition to manage.
  • Identifying triggers for chronic urticaria is crucial for effective treatment.

Observation:

  • A patient with chronic urticaria experienced symptom exacerbation following dental treatment.
  • A suspected link was identified between the patient's symptoms and root canal cement used during dental procedures.

Findings:

  • A causal relationship between eugenol, a component of the dental cement, and chronic urticaria symptoms was established.
  • Oral provocation tests with eugenol demonstrated a high probability of relevance in diagnosing eugenol-induced urticaria.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for dental materials, specifically eugenol, to trigger chronic urticaria.
  • Clinicians should consider dental materials as potential allergens in patients with chronic urticaria.
  • Further investigation into oral provocation tests for eugenol allergy is warranted.

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