Gonzalez-Perez et al state that an epicutaneous patch test for metal allergy (“chrome
cobalt molybdenum Co-Cr-Mb” – the correct chemical symbol for molybdenum is “Mo”),
T.R.U.E. test® (SmartPractice Denmark ApS) was administered preoperatively.
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Presumably, but not stated clearly, this testing was administered to all patients
before they had initial temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacements using either the
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Published online: March 05, 2020
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