Catalog

Amalgam-associated oral lichenoid reaction

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Link to WHO Definition

Amalgam-associated oral lichenoid reaction – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1649261475

Amalgam-associated oral lichenoid reaction is an uncommon allergic reaction following long exposure to dental amalgam fillings. The buccal mucosa and the border of the tongue are the most common sites. Patch testing to mercury is commonly positive.