Two Cases of Mercury Dermatitis Following Amalgam Dental Restorations.
- Author:
Mi Hyung CHO
;
Hwa Yung AHN
;
Hong Il KOOK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mercury dermatitis;
Amalgam dental restoration
- MeSH:
Dermatitis*;
Patch Tests
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(5):650-653
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sensitivity to mercury appears to be not uncommon and perhaps the commonest contact with mercury in the general population is by amalgam dental restorations. Recently, we have experienced 2 cases of mercury dermatitis following amalgam dental restorations which were confirmed by the patch test. We report our cases with the patch test results and review the literatue on previous reports.
