Contact stomatitis due to palladium and platinum in dental alloys

Contact Dermatitis. 1996 Apr;34(4):253-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1996.tb02195.x.

Abstract

We report a patient with contact stomatitis due to combined sensitization to palladium and platinum. Patch testing showed strong and persistent allergic patch test reactions to palladium chloride (1% pet.), ammonium tetrachloroplatinate (0.25% pet.), and a palladium metal plate. A platinum metal plate showed a weaker reaction. Histological examination of a biopsy from the test site of palladium chloride (1% pet.) at D3 showed both eczematous and lichenoid changes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Chlorides
  • Dental Alloys / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Palladium / adverse effects*
  • Patch Tests
  • Platinum / adverse effects*
  • Platinum Compounds
  • Stomatitis / chemically induced*
  • Stomatitis / pathology

Substances

  • Chlorides
  • Dental Alloys
  • Platinum Compounds
  • tetrachloroplatinate
  • Platinum
  • Palladium
  • palladium chloride