Contact allergy to the UV absorber Tinuvin P in a dental restorative material.

Abstract

A case of contact allergy to the UV absorber Tinuvin P is described in a patient with gingivitis who was previously treated with a dental restorative material. With high-performance liquid chromatography analysis, the presence of Tinuvin P could be shown in the restorative material.

• Authors: B Björkner, B Niklasson
• Journal: American journal of contact dermatitis : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society (Am J Contact Dermat) Vol. 8 Issue 1 Pg. 6-7 (Mar 1997) ISSN: 1046-199X [Print] Canada
• PMID: 9066839 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dental Materials
• Radiation-Protective Agents
• Triazoles
• benazol P

Topics

• Aged
• Dental Materials (adverse effects)
• Dental Restoration, Permanent (adverse effects)
• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (etiology)
• Female
• Gingivitis (chemically induced)
• Humans
• Radiation-Protective Agents (adverse effects)
• Triazoles (adverse effects)
• Ultraviolet Rays