title: Management of the latex hypersensitive patient in the endodontic office.
abstract: This case report documents the treatment of an endodontic patient who experienced a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to latex. The dental, medical, and environmental aspects of treating latex allergic patients are reviewed. Because gutta-percha and latex rubber are similar compounds, the possible cross-reactivity of these materials is discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Denver 80262, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kleier
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shibilski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D016733:Rubber Dams / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D004155:Diphenhydramine; D006171:Gutta-Percha