The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2012-10-01

Allergic contact stomatitis caused by a titanium nitride-coated implant abutment: a clinical report.

Hyun-Pil Lim, Kwang-Min Lee, Young-Il Koh, Sang-Won Park

Index: J. Prosthet. Dent. 108(4) , 209-13, (2012)

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Abstract

A patient developed contact mucositis after being treated with a titanium nitride implant abutment. Patch testing disclosed a positive reaction to titanium nitride. After removal of the titanium nitride-coated abutment and placement of an uncoated abutment, all signs and symptoms disappeared. This clinical report suggests that titanium nitride-coated abutments may be a potential allergen in some patients.Copyright © 2012 The Editorial Council of the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.