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Letter to the editor regarding “prevalence of metal allergy in patients treated with
SourceJournal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD)Tier 1Peer-Reviewed Research
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Why it matters for dental
Prosthodontic practices and labs should prepare for higher rates of allergic contact dermatitis in patients receiving metal-based crowns, bridges, and implant prostheses, since the meta-analysis quantifies elevated prevalence and supports shifting to hypoallergenic alternatives.
Key points
- Systematic review aggregates global prevalence data on metal allergy in patients with intraoral prostheses and restorations.
- Letter to the Editor appears in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, available online 1 September 2026.
- Authors Ahmad Shoeb Hashmi, N.D. Gupta, and Saif Khan provide expert commentary on the meta-analysis findings.
- Clinicians placing base-metal alloys should anticipate increased need for patch testing and alternative materials (titanium, zirconia, high-noble).
Who should care
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