BACKGROUNDPatients with oral sensitivity are common in our practice. Allergic contact
dermatitis is one of the most frequent etiologies.OBJECTIVESEvaluate oral contact dermatitis using the Brazilian standard series and
complementary dental series in patients using dental prostheses, with or
without oral complaints. Determine specific dental Brazilian series.METHODSPatients using dental prostheses with or without oral complaints realized
patch tests. Brazilian standard series and complementary dental series were
used according to ICDRG recommendations. The results were analysed according
to age, sex, race, atopic conditions and symptoms associated.RESULTSFrom 54 patients tested, 34 (63%) were positive at least to one substance.
Nineteen had oral complaints, such as burning mouth, itch or oral erythema.
There was no association between atopic condition and tests results. Without
the oral series, just 23(42,6%) patients had a positive result. Using the
Brazilian standard series with the complementary dental series we improved
the positivity of the patch test to 47%.CONCLUSIONIn patients using prostheses and with oral complaints, patch tests with
Brazilian standard series with complementary dental series improve the tests
positivity.
The skin test must be performed under medical supervision, since complications that can lead to life-threatening reactions, if support measures are not readily implemented, have been attributed to this test.
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