title: Toxicology versus allergy in restorative dentistry.
abstract: The frequency of side-effects among dental patients is very low and is seen mostly as mild allergic reactions. Among the dental staff, contact allergic eczema is occasionally seen, induced by certain metals and various organic materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials, Royal Dental College, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Munksgaard
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity; D008628:Mercury / Q000009:adverse effects; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects; D016273:Occupational Exposure
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D003764:Dental Materials; D008689:Methacrylates; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D008628:Mercury