title: Allergy to silver amalgams.
abstract: A case of persistent periodontitis was cured by replacement of all silver amalgam restorations. The patient had a history of developing a rash and swelling whenever she used jewelry containing silver. A patch test to silver nitrate was strongly positive.
mesh_terms: D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity; D008875:Middle Aged; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology*; D012834:Silver / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D012834:Silver; D003723:Dental Amalgam