Latex Glove and Rubber Dam Contact Allergy
Latex proteins can trigger immediate or delayed hypersensitivity in patients.
- Type I/IV: Reaction type (Placeholder fact.)
- Natural rubber: Common trigger (Placeholder fact.)
- Latex-fruit: Related syndrome (Placeholder fact.)
- ~1-6%: Prevalence (Placeholder fact.)
Latex hypersensitivity mechanism
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Nickel and Metal Alloy Sensitivity
Metal alloy components can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive patients.
- Nickel: Common metal (Placeholder fact.)
- Type IV: Reaction type (Placeholder fact.)
- Orthodontic wire: Common source (Placeholder fact.)
- ~10-15%: Prevalence (Placeholder fact.)
Metal alloy sensitivity mechanism
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Composite Resin and Methacrylate Allergy
Resin monomers can trigger allergic contact reactions in some patients.
- Methacrylate: Common trigger (Placeholder fact.)
- Type IV: Reaction type (Placeholder fact.)
- Composite filling: Common source (Placeholder fact.)
- Rare: Prevalence (Placeholder fact.)
Composite resin allergy mechanism
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Patient History Screening Questions
Structured intake questions help flag prior allergic reactions.
- Prior reaction?: Key question (Placeholder fact.)
- Jewelry rash?: Key question (Placeholder fact.)
- Latex-fruit sx?: Key question (Placeholder fact.)
- Intake form: Screening tool (Placeholder fact.)
Screening questionnaire design
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Alternative Material Selection
Safer substitute materials reduce risk once allergy is flagged.
- Nitrile/vinyl: Latex alt. (Placeholder fact.)
- Titanium/zirconia: Metal alt. (Placeholder fact.)
- Glass ionomer: Resin alt. (Placeholder fact.)
- Reduced risk: Outcome (Placeholder fact.)
Selecting substitute materials
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