A Case Report of Metal-free Restoration for Dental Metal Allergy Patient

Abstract

Patient: A 65-year-old female presented to us with discomfort in the mucosa of the cheek. Based on biopsy results, the condition was diagnosed as lichen planus by our hospital dental surgery staff. The patient was referred to our department for treatment because of suspicion of metal allergy. The symptoms improved following a metal-free restoration.
Conclusion: The cause of lichen planus in this case was thought dental metal allergy, which was relieved by a metal-free restoration.