title: Amalgam-related oral lichenoid reaction.
abstract: In 52 patients with oral lichen planus topographically related to amalgam restorations, the fillings were replaced by other materials in 18, 16 of whom experienced complete remission of the lesions within 1-12 months. These results are discussed in relation to the results of epicutaneous patch tests for possible allergy to a number of mercury compounds. The term "oral lichenoid reaction", is suggested to describe these lesions.
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Lind
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hurlen
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lyberg
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam