Staerkjaer L, Menné T
Institute of Orthodontics, Royal Dental College, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Eur J Orthod. 1990 Aug;12(3):284-9. doi: 10.1093/ejo/12.3.284.
Nickel is the most common contact allergen affecting females in Europe and the USA. Nickel-containing metal alloys are extensively used for dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances. The aim of this study was to elucidate whether nickel sensitive persons are at greater risk of developing discomfort in the oral cavity during orthodontic treatment. Data from 1085 consecutive girls in active orthodontic treatment or in retention were collected by means of a questionnaire. No nickel allergic reaction on the oral mucosa was found. The majority of the girls with unspecific mucosal reactions and skin lesions were atopics with a chronic dermatitis. The findings do not indicate that nickel sensitive persons are at greater risk of developing discomfort in the oral cavity when wearing an intraoral orthodontic appliance.
镍是影响欧洲和美国女性的最常见接触性过敏原。含镍金属合金广泛用于假牙和正畸矫治器。本研究的目的是阐明镍敏感者在正畸治疗期间口腔出现不适的风险是否更高。通过问卷调查收集了1085名正在接受正畸治疗或保持期的连续女童的数据。未发现口腔黏膜有镍过敏反应。大多数有非特异性黏膜反应和皮肤病变的女童是患有慢性皮炎的特应性个体。研究结果表明，佩戴口腔正畸矫治器时，镍敏感者口腔出现不适的风险并未更高。
