| Document ID (ISN) | 47479 |
| CIS number |
87-256 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0301-0023 - Journal of the Society of Occupational Medicine |
| Year |
1986 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rajaniemi R. |
| Title |
Clinical evaluation of occupational toxicity of methylmethacrylate monomer to dental technicians |
| Bibliographic information |
Summer 1986, Vol.36, No.2, p.56-59. Illus. 34 ref. |
| Abstract |
A questionnaire study revealed that 34% of the Finnish dental technicians who are frequently in contact with this monomer suffered from dermatitis and that 25% of them complain of finger numbing, sensations of coldness and whitening of exposed skin areas. 15 cases were examined by routing neurophysiological techniques: reduced sensory conduction velocities in the finger nerves were correlated with the reported numbness. While the neurophysiological findings did not correlate with dermatitis, the diminution of the conduction velocity was occasionally associated with a decreased amplitude of sensory action potentials. The neurological complaints were more common among those with a longer career and heavier exposure to the monomer. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toxic effects; methyl methacrylate; dermal toxicity; dental services; skin diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
case study; fingers; paraesthesia |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases
Acrylates
Health care services
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