LTT-MELISA is clinically relevant for detecting and monitoring metal sensitivity. Valentine-Thon E, Müller K, Guzzi G, Kreisel S, Ohnsorge P, Sandkamp M. Case Reports 2006; 27(Suppl 1): 17-24 PubMed PMID: 17261998 Keywords: Adult, Aged, Dental Amalgam:toxicity, Environmental Exposure, Female, Humans, Hypersensitivity:diagnosis, Immunoassay:methods, Lymphocyte Activation, Metals:toxicity, Middle Aged, Occupational Exposure, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specific. Citation OBJECTIVES: Chronic low-level metal exposure may result in metal sensitization and undesirable side-effects. The main sources of metal exp..... Read abstract Full text PDF
Hypersensitivity to titanium: clinical and laboratory evidence. Müller K, Valentine-Thon E. Journal Article 2006; 27(Suppl 1): 31-35 PubMed PMID: 17261997 Keywords: Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Dental Implants:adverse effects, Humans, Hypersensitivity:diagnosis, Immunoassay, Lymphocyte Activation, Middle Aged, Prostheses and Implants:adverse effects, Titanium:adverse effects,. Citation OBJECTIVES: This study was carried out to investigate the potential of titanium to induce hypersensitivity in patients chronically exposed..... Read abstract Full text PDF