Dental material compatibility testing is suggested for patients prior to dental treatment, especially patients who have: multiple chemical sensitivities, manyfood allergies or have ever had a reaction to a dental products. Material Compatibility testing is also recommended for anyone considering a future implant.
The compatibility testing can be used to test all materials that will be used during a patients treatment, including anesthetics, filling materials, crown and bridge materials, denture materials, implant materials, etc. There are various methods that can be used to test dental material compatibility such as an EAV Assessment or Clifford Test.