title: Allergic reaction to nickel orthodontic wires: a case report.
abstract: A 14-year-old boy had an allergic reaction to nickel wires used in an orthodontic appliance. The allergy was confirmed through patch testing.
authors.affiliation: Jordan University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Dentistry, Irbid, Jordan.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Al-Waheidi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000497:Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects*; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009969:Orthodontic Wires / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; D003722:Dental Alloys; C013616:nitinol; D009532:Nickel