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March 16, 2007
FDI report on adverse reactions to resin-based materials
I thought people might be interested in this new article from World Dental Federation (FDI - Fédération Dentaire Internationale).
Fan PL, Meyer DM. FDI report on adverse reactions to resin-based materials. International Dental Journal 57(1) 2007:9-12.
ABSTRACT:
Resin-based restorative materials are considered safe for the vast majority of dental patients. Although constituent chemicals such as monomers, accelerators and initiators can potentially leach out of cured resin-based materials after placement, adverse reactions to these chemicals are rare and reaction symptoms commonly subside after removal of the materials. Dentists should be aware of the rare possibility that patients could have adverse reactions to constituents of resin-based materials and be vigilant in observing any adverse reactions after restoration placement. ... Latex and vinyl gloves do not provide adequate barrier protection to the monomers in resin-based materials.
Journal issue available in the Dentistry Library. The rest of the abstract is available online here:
http://www.atypon-link.com/FDI/doi/abs/10.2956/indj.2007.57.1.9
Posted by pfa at March 16, 2007 09:49 AM