Abstract
Colophony isan ubiquitous contact sensitizer which may be present in dental materials, such as periodontal dressings, impression materials, cements, fix adhesives and varnishes. Exposure to a sensitizer in a hypersensitive person may initiate an allergic contact dermatitis/stomatitis. This usually occurs after direct skin/mucosa contact with the sensitizer.
This paper reports the case of a colophony hypersensitive male who developed contact stomatitis after dental treatment with a colophony-containing product.