hi all,
i am awaiting bilateral TMJ replacement surgery and privately went for metal allergy testing to make sure there would be no problems when I had the implants however I am allergic to cobalt, chromium and nickel! So I am a bit stuck now. both the main manufacturers of the implants use the same ingrediants with cobalt, chromium and nickel making up most of the mandibular component? does anyone know of anyone else having metal allergies? is there any alternative? any ideas or suggestions or possibilities would be really gratefully received as I am finished with my pre-op orthodontics and am ready for surgery preparation, eg CT scan and custom made joints being sent off for etc. This is now going to prolong the process enormously I would imagine BUT at least I found out now rather than have my body reject the implants post operatively. Please please help. Thanks