Analysis of benzoyl-peroxide and formaldehyde as dental allergens by FT-SPR method

In parallel with the appearance of new dental materials the number of induced allergic diseases increases. Based on this fact more sensitive detection of allergens is major importance. The Fourier-Transform Surface Plasmon Resonance (FT-SPR) is a sensitive, broadly applicable real-time method for analysing thin layers of materials on gold surfaces. FT-SPR measurement is performed at a fixed angel of incident light, and reflectivity is measured over a range of wavelength in the near infrared. In our study the formaldehyde and benzoyl-peroxide were examined as members of the most common dental allergens by FT-SPR spectroscopy. The aim of this work was the investigation of the suitability of this method for the direct detection of these materials. Different concentrations of formaldehyde and benzoyl-peroxide solutions were measured from this purpose. The individual spectra were measured for all of the solutions, and calibration curves were calculated for the materials for the possibility of the determination of an unknown concentration. In addition, series measurements were performed whereby the association and dissociation properties of formaldehyde or benzoyl-peroxide were described. The results of the experiments proved that the method capable to measure directly these materials and can provide appropriate calibration curves for determination of unknown concentrations.