An Unusual Allergic Response to Orthodontic Treatment.
This paper describes a case of a 13-year-old patient with a systemic hypersensitivity reaction to orthodontic treatment. Her allergy was investigated resulting in a provisional diagnosis of pressure urticaria. The aetiology, diagnosis and clinical management of allergic reactions to dental procedures are discussed.
Inderjit
I
Shargill
Catherine
C
Asher-McDade
D000293:Adolescent; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019516:Orthodontic Space Closure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014581:Urticaria / Q000209:etiology*
D006633:Histamine Antagonists