New developments in jewellery and dental materials

Contact Dermatitis. 1998 Aug;39(2):55-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1998.tb05832.x.

Abstract

This communication reviews the latest alloys introduced in the fields of jewellery and dental prostheses. For this we have scanned current patents and others to which we have access, and it is evident that, although not always correctly used, the words "antiallergic", "hypoallergic", "non-allergic", "to avoid allergies", etc., now appear frequently, indicating manufacturers' awareness of the problems that nickel can cause. On the other hand, the problems that may be associated with other sensitizing metals, such as cobalt and palladium, are not yet addressed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alloys / adverse effects
  • Alloys / chemistry*
  • Cobalt / adverse effects
  • Cobalt / chemistry
  • Dental Materials / adverse effects
  • Dental Materials / chemistry*
  • Dental Prosthesis / adverse effects
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Nickel / adverse effects
  • Nickel / chemistry
  • Palladium / adverse effects
  • Palladium / chemistry

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Dental Materials
  • Cobalt
  • Palladium
  • Nickel