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Case Reports
. 1989 Apr;118(4):449-50.
doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1989.0174.

Allergic reaction to orthodontic wire: report of case

C L Dunlap  1 , S K Vincent, B F Barker
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Allergic reaction to orthodontic wire: report of case

C L Dunlap et al. J Am Dent Assoc. 1989 Apr.

Abstract

This case illustrates the importance of a thorough clinical history and the benefit of histopathologic examination. The history of contact allergy to jewelry provided an early clue, and the microscopic features confirmed the clinical impression of allergic stomatitis.

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