title: Allergic reaction following insertion of a Pd-Cu-Au fixed partial denture: a clinical report.
abstract: A severe allergic reaction to a porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed partial denture containing 79% palladium, 2% gold, and 19% copper, resulting in a variety of symptoms and hospitalization of the patient, is reported. The reaction occurred 4 hours after cementation of the fixed partial denture. Suggestions for use of nongold metal alloys are discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Missouri at Kansas City 64108, USA.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: West
mesh_terms: D003300:Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006047:Gold Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010165:Palladium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012882:Skin Tests; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D006047:Gold Alloys; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D010165:Palladium; D003300:Copper