Management of Allergic Reaction to a Stainless Steel Crown on Pediatric Patient : A Case Report

Kwon, Chan-Uk; Kim, Ki-Min; Lee, Sung-Tak

doi:2023.61.9.572

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 61(9); 2023 > Article

CASE REPORT

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2023;61(9):572-580.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2023.61.9.002 Published online August 31, 2023.

스테인리스 스틸 기성금속관 치료 후 발생한 소아환자의 과민반응 치료 : 증례보고

권찬욱¹

, 김기민²

, 이성탁¹

^¹경북대학교 치과대학 구강악안면외과학교실
^²경북대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실

Management of Allergic Reaction to a Stainless Steel Crown on Pediatric Patient : A Case Report

Chan-Uk Kwon¹

, Ki-Min Kim²

, Sung-Tak Lee¹

¹Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University
²Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University

Correspondence: Sung-Tak Lee, Tel: +82-53-600-7551,
Email: st0907@knu.ac.kr

Received: 7 June 2023 • Revised: 8 June 2023 • Accepted: 27 July 2023

Abstract

We report a case of a pediatric patient who developed systemic reactions due to nickel allergy after receiving stainless steel crown treatment for dental caries. The patient experienced eczema, itching, and rash on her thighs, gingiva, hands, and feet after the treatment. The symptoms were diagnosed as a nickel allergy reaction and were subsequently treated with first generation antihistamine. This case highlights the potential risk of developing nickel allergy reactions after receiving stainless steel crown treatment and emphasizes the importance of careful selection of materials and monitoring of patients during and after dental procedures.

Key Words: Hypersensitivity; Nickel, Stainless steel; Histamine Antagonists