Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
NATURAL RUBBER LATEX ALLERGY IN ORTHODONTICS
Karuna Singh Sawhny, Sujit Panda
JCDR. 2021: 3752-3756
Abstract
Natural rubber latex, which comes from the sap of rubber trees, contains a number of proteins that can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Exposure to latex allergens through skin contact, ingestion or inhalation during orthodontic treatment can induce immune responses that range from minor skin irritation to potentially more severe reactions such as anaphylaxis, which could result in death. The following article reviews diagnosis, management, and prevention of incidences of latex allergy during orthodontic treatment.
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