Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Ege Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, cilt.44, sa.3, ss.257-260, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
Common allergic reactions in orthodontics occur with orthodontic alloys, latex, acrylics and resin-based adhesive materials. However,
allergic reactions to disinfectants are also common among hospital staff. The occurrence of such sensibilities also increased with the
frequent use of disinfectants accompanying with routine sterilization methods in daily life. Disinfectants are commonly used
components for the sterilization of many orthodontic materials. Therefore, it can be expected that this allergic reaction will be
encountered more easily in orthodontics. However, disinfectant allergies that occur in patients during orthodontic treatment have not
been reported in the literature so far. In this case report, a 15-year-old female patient, with no previous history of allergy, who had a
reaction to disinfectant during the bonding stage is presented. Immediately after applying the braces, a type I allergic reaction with
redness, irritation, itching and swelling on the lips had occured. A positive result was obtained against the disinfectant with the
diagnostic skin prick test. For this reason, the sterilization of all orthodontic materials used for the patient was changed by heating the
sterilized materials and successfully completed without allergic reactions. This case demonstrates the importance of awareness for
disinfectant allergies that can be life threatening during orthodontics.
Keywords: Disinfectant, Allergic reaction, Orthodontic treatment, Skin prick tes