Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental Personnel
Purpose of the article: Acrylate and methacrylate (MA) use in the dental industry is widespread, being utilized in dental prostheses and composite resins, dentin bonding materials, and glass ionomers. However, occupational methacrylate allergy in dental personnel is a growing phenomenon. The aims of...
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| description | Purpose of the article: Acrylate and methacrylate (MA) use in the dental industry is widespread, being utilized in dental prostheses and composite resins, dentin bonding materials, and glass ionomers. However, occupational methacrylate allergy in dental personnel is a growing phenomenon. The aims of this retrospective observational study are to evaluate the risk of occupational contact dermatitis following exposure to methacrylates in dental personnel and to identify possible preventive measures. Materials and Methods: A total of 126 subjects exposed to acrylic and methacrylic resins in their professional context and who reported clinical manifestations were included from our outpatient department database. These were subdivided into two groups: 81 dental technicians and 45 dental hygienists. All the subjects had undergone patch testing with a “methacrylate series” (FIRMA) and readings were taken after 2 days (D2), 4 days (D4), and 7 days (D7). Results: A significantly higher incidence of methacrylate allergy was found in the dental technician group compared to the dental hygienists. Among the dental technicians, 40.7% of the subjects presented skin manifestations. The hands were the most frequently affected sites. Conclusion: Our results confirm the high sensitizing potential of MA in the workplace for dental personnel and in particular an increased professional risk in work where the hands are directly involved (dental technicians). Patch testing as an integrated part of a screening tray is needed for a complete evaluation of occupational skin allergy due to MA in dental personnel. The adoption of proper primary preventive measures, including gloves, protective eyewear, face shields, and disposable gowns, can be useful in preventing new cases of contact dermatitis, which may lead to a change of occupation in dental personnel. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c456e1ff7ea449e08a479a5c58ece00e2023-11-22T10:16:01ZengMDPI AGAllergies2313-57862021-06-011212312710.3390/allergies1020010Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental PersonnelNorma Cameli0Maria Mariano1Flavia Pigliacelli2Martina Silvestri3Antonio Cristaudo4San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, ItalySan Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, ItalySan Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, ItalyUnit of Dermatology, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University, 88100 Catanzaro, ItalySan Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, 00144 Rome, ItalyPurpose of the article: Acrylate and methacrylate (MA) use in the dental industry is widespread, being utilized in dental prostheses and composite resins, dentin bonding materials, and glass ionomers. However, occupational methacrylate allergy in dental personnel is a growing phenomenon. The aims of this retrospective observational study are to evaluate the risk of occupational contact dermatitis following exposure to methacrylates in dental personnel and to identify possible preventive measures. Materials and Methods: A total of 126 subjects exposed to acrylic and methacrylic resins in their professional context and who reported clinical manifestations were included from our outpatient department database. These were subdivided into two groups: 81 dental technicians and 45 dental hygienists. All the subjects had undergone patch testing with a “methacrylate series” (FIRMA) and readings were taken after 2 days (D2), 4 days (D4), and 7 days (D7). Results: A significantly higher incidence of methacrylate allergy was found in the dental technician group compared to the dental hygienists. Among the dental technicians, 40.7% of the subjects presented skin manifestations. The hands were the most frequently affected sites. Conclusion: Our results confirm the high sensitizing potential of MA in the workplace for dental personnel and in particular an increased professional risk in work where the hands are directly involved (dental technicians). Patch testing as an integrated part of a screening tray is needed for a complete evaluation of occupational skin allergy due to MA in dental personnel. The adoption of proper primary preventive measures, including gloves, protective eyewear, face shields, and disposable gowns, can be useful in preventing new cases of contact dermatitis, which may lead to a change of occupation in dental personnel.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5786/1/2/10dental hygienistsdental technicians(meth)acrylic resinsmethacrylateoccupational contact dermatitispatch test |
| spellingShingle | Norma Cameli Maria Mariano Flavia Pigliacelli Martina Silvestri Antonio Cristaudo Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental Personnel Allergies dental hygienists dental technicians (meth)acrylic resins methacrylate occupational contact dermatitis patch test |
| title | Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental Personnel |
| title_full | Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental Personnel |
| title_fullStr | Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental Personnel |
| title_full_unstemmed | Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental Personnel |
| title_short | Occupational Methacrylate Allergy in Dental Personnel |
| title_sort | occupational methacrylate allergy in dental personnel |
| topic | dental hygienists dental technicians (meth)acrylic resins methacrylate occupational contact dermatitis patch test |
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