Titanium TSME appliance for patients allergic to nickel

Authors

  • C Maspero MD, DDS - Department of Orthodontics, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan
  • G Galbiati DDS - Department of Orthodontics, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan
  • L Giannini DDS - Department of Orthodontics, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan
  • G Guenza DDS - Department of Orthodontics, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan
  • L Esposito MD, DDS - Department of Orthodontics, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan
  • G Farronato MD, DDS - Department of Orthodontics, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda – Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2018.19.01.12

Keywords:

Allergy, Biocompatibility, Hypersensitivity, Patch test, Rapid palatal expander, TSME

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this article is to describe the use of a titanium TSME appliance for patients with allergy to resin and nickel. We aim to highlight the optimal way to avoid problems such as stomatitis and peri-labial dermatitis, which generally appear in patients who use traditional orthodontic appliances made in acrylic resin and steel. METHODS: The construction of a titanium appliance is described and a case treated with it is reported. CONCLUSION: The non-allergic properties of titanium allow to propose it as an alternative in patients with a long-term history of allergic reactions to nichel.