title: Allergic reaction to orthodontic wire: report of case.
abstract: This case illustrates the importance of a thorough clinical history and the benefit of histopathologic examination. The history of contact allergy to jewelry provided an early clue, and the microscopic features confirmed the clinical impression of allergic stomatitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, University of Missouri, School of Dentistry, Kansas City 64108.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Dunlap
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Vincent
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Barker
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D009532:Nickel