Oral leukoplakia associated with amalgam restorations.

Author: Gönen ZB, Asan CY, Etöz O, Alkan A.

Source: Journal of Oral Science.

Year: 2016

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Abstract / Excerpt:

The World Health Organization has defined oral leukoplakia (OL) as “a white patch or plaque of the oral mucosa that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease”. A 21-year-old male with OL presented with a bilateral burning sensation in the buccal mucosa. The patient had amalgam restorations, and an epicutaneous patch test indicated a positive response to amalgam. The amalgam restorations were therefore removed and the cavities were refilled with a composite resin restorative material. During 5 years of follow-up, there was no recurrence of the oral lesions. This case illustrates that amalgam fillings may cause OL lesions.

Citation: Gönen ZB, Asan CY, Etöz O, Alkan A. Oral leukoplakia associated with amalgam restorations. Journal of Oral Science. 2016;58(3):445-8.