Allergic contact dermatitis due to dental materials

Definition

Allergic contact dermatitis due to sensitisation to agents used in dentistry. Dentists, dental nurses and dental technicians are generally at greater risk than their clients. Important allergens include acrylates and methacrylates, disinfectant aldehydes and fragrances.

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• EK00.0Allergic contact dermatitis due to clothing or footwear
• EK00.1Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or fragrances
• EK00.3Allergic contact dermatitis due to food flavours or additives
• EK00.4Allergic contact dermatitis due to hairdressing products
• EK00.5Allergic contact dermatitis due to industrial biocides, cutting oils or disinfectants
• EK00.6Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals or metal salts
• EK00.7Allergic contact dermatitis due to allergenic haptens derived from plants or organic matter
• EK00.8Allergic contact dermatitis due to plastics, glues or resin systems