A case report of full mouth rehabilitation for a patient with metal allergy

Abstract

Patient: A 79-year-old female presented with esthetic, pronunciation and masticatory problems due to defects in anterior teeth. Metal allergy was noted on examination, and allergy test was performed. A treatment denture was inserted to stabilize the occlusion and teeth to be extracted was examined. After the extraction, anterior prosthesis was fabricated, and the final denture for upper and lower jaws was fabricated again.

Discussion: Metal allergy testing and removal of prosthetics under a rubber dam to prevent moisture minimized intraoperative allergy symptoms and improved patient satisfaction.

Conclusion: After metal allergy testing, a full mouth rehabilitation was performed on a patient with metal allergy, and the esthetic appearance was restored, masticatory ability and pronunciation were improved, and the patient’s oral-related quality of life (QoL) was improved.