title: Suspected association of an allergic reaction with titanium dental implants: a clinical report.
abstract: Recent reports have questioned whether metal sensitivity may occur after exposure to titanium. This clinical report demonstrates the emergence of facial eczema in association with a titanium dental implant placed for a mandibular overdenture supported by 2 implants. Complete remission was achieved by the removal of the titanium material. This clinical report raises the possibility that in rare circumstances, for some patients, the use of titanium dental implants may induce an allergic reaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Egusa
authors.forename: Nagakazu
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: Tsunetoshi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shimazu
authors.forename: Hirofumi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yatani
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal; D004485:Eczema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014025:Titanium / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D014025:Titanium