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Occupational allergic contact dermatitis and composition of acrylates in dentin bonding systems
Author(s) -
Kanerva Lasse,
HenriksEckerman MajLen,
Estlander Tuula,
Jolanki Riitta,
Tarvainen Kyllikki
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.1994.tb00091.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentin , allergic contact dermatitis , adhesive , dentistry , dermatology , contact dermatitis , methacrylate , dentin hypersensitivity , sensitization , patch testing , patch test , composition (language) , allergy , composite material , materials science , immunology , linguistics , philosophy , layer (electronics) , copolymer , polymer
Background Dentin‐bonding systems contain sensitizing acrylates. They are increasingly used in dentistry, but only few cases of allergy have been encountered. Objective This study reports observations on eleven patients sensitized by acrylates in dentin‐bonding compounds. Furthermore, the composition of dentin‐bonding products was analysed and compared with the information given in the material safety data sheets. Methods Patch testing was performed to reveal allergic contact dermatitis, and chamber provocation tests to reveal possible respiratory sensitivity. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry was used to analyse the chemical composition of the bonding products. Results The most common sensitizer in our material of eleven patients was 2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate (2‐HEMA). Another putative sensitizer, BIS‐GMA, used in dentin adhesives, did not cause sensitization. The typical allergic dermatitis localized to the fingertips (pulpitis). Seven of the eleven patients also developed paresthesia of the fingertips. One patient with positive patch test reactions to (meth)acrylates had pharyngitis hut no skin symptoms. One patient was sensitized because she had been patch tested with too high a concentration (undiluted) of dentin‐bonding components. Material safety sheets gave inaccurate or wrong information about the contents. Conclusion Dentin‐bonding acrylates are strong sensitizers, and even a single exposure may sensitize.