Local and systemic tissue response submitted to injection of 2 and 30% polymethylmethacrylate in rats' tongue.

Introduction: Adverse effects on the oral mucosa after the use of dermal fillers have been reported due to their increased use for facial aesthetics.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate, clinically and histologically, the local and systemic effects of two concentrations of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) dermal filler in rats.

Material And Methods: Fifty-four female rats were allocated into three treatment groups (2% PMMA, 30% PMMA and 0.

Complications after polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) injections in the face: a literature review.

Objective: This article is a review of the several types of complications due to facial fillers containing polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).

Background: Polymethylmethacrylate facial fillers are used to soften the results of the ageing process and to augment tissue. Although considered safe for the most part by advocates, they have been associated with many adverse reactions such as ecchymosis, haematomas, swelling, itching, erythema, hypertrophic scarring, hypersensitivity, palpable nodules, tissue necrosis, blindness and foreign body granuloma.

Use of polymethylmethacrylate as permanent filling agent in the jaw, mouth and face regions--implications for dental practice.

Objectives: This article is a review of PMMA focusing on its properties, indications, contra-indications and adverse effects.

Background: search to remain young is a constant attitude among Brazilians. The low cost of filling agents have stimulated its indiscriminate use, especially the bioplasty (non-incisional method).