Latex allergies in children with spina bifida: relevance for the pediatric dentist

Pediatr Dent. 1994 Jan-Feb;16(1):18-22.

Abstract

Latex is ubiquitous in pediatric dentistry and medical practice. Children with spina bifida and other urogenital abnormalities are at great risk for hypersensitivity reactions during dental treatment. Four representative cases of children with latex allergies at one institution are presented. A latex-avoidance protocol is presented with suggested instrument and equipment alternatives.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Gloves, Surgical / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / etiology*
  • Latex / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Radiography, Bitewing / adverse effects
  • Rubber Dams / adverse effects
  • Spinal Dysraphism / complications*

Substances

  • Latex