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Allergic contact stomatitis from a gold alloy--fixed partial denture.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|February 1, 1983
Summary
Allergic contact stomatitis to gold is rare but can occur with dental restorations. Dentists should recognize symptoms like oral itching, burning, and ulceration as potential signs of gold allergy.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Allergology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Allergic contact stomatitis (ACS) to gold is an uncommon condition.
- Previous reports primarily involved female patients with dental restorations.
Observation:
- A case of ACS is presented in a female patient with a fixed gold prosthesis.
- The patient had a history of gold earring allergy and presented with oral symptoms.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited itching, burning pain, and ulceration of oral tissues adjacent to the gold restoration.
- Patch testing confirmed a gold allergy, supporting the diagnosis of allergic contact stomatitis.
Implications:
- Dental professionals must be aware of gold allergy symptoms and include metal allergy history in patient assessments.
- Suspected ACS warrants investigation, especially in patients with oral symptoms near gold restorations.