Perinatal death and exposure to dental amalgam fillings during pregnancy in the population-based MoBa cohort. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 ObjectivesThe aim was to gain knowledge regarding the risk of perinatal death related to exposure to dental amalgam fillings in the mother.DesignPopulation-based observational cohort study.SettingThe Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, a Norwegian ...
Lars Björkman +3 more
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Effect of diode laser irradiation on compressive strength of dental amalgam [PDF]
Electronic Physician, 2017 Introduction: One of the biggest disadvantages of dental amalgam is that gaining its ultimate strength is a slow process. The use of a rapid-setting amalgam with high early compressive strength could be a better option in preventing early fractures in ...
Mitra Tabari +3 more
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Evaluation of Different Dental Materials Used in Forensic Dentistry: A Comparative Study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Forensic dentistry plays a pivotal role in the identification of individuals, particularly in mass disasters and criminal investigations. This study evaluates various dental materials used in forensic identification. Methods: Different dental
Arshdeep S. Kohli +6 more
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Pathway to mercury-free dentistry: an insight into past, present, and future
European Oral Research, 2023 PurposeThe popularity of dental amalgam arises from its excellent long-term performance, ease of use, and low cost. However, there is a concern about the potential adverse health effects arising from exposure to mercury in amalgam.
Pooja Dudeja +4 more
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The Minamata Convention and the phase down of dental amalgam. [PDF]
Bull World Health Organ, 2018 Fisher J +3 more
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Lessons learnt and lessons missed from flight simulation
European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract This article reviews progress in the development of technologies used in flight simulation and in the training of dentists, drawing out the similarities in training objectives and the limitations of the training devices. It summarises the advances in pilot training with recognised international standards for the construction and acceptance of ...
D. J. Allerton, P. Lammertse
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The Changes in Dentists’ Perception and Patient’s Acceptance on Amalgam Restoration in Kurdistan-Iraq: A Questionnaire-based Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Background: There has been considerable controversy concerning the health risks and benefits of utilizing mercury-containing amalgam. Across the developing countries, a reduction in the use of dental amalgam in oral health care provision is expected ...
Bestoon Mohammad Faraj. +2 more
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Assessment of the Impact of Dental Amalgam on Human Health: A Literature Review
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023 Introduction: Dental amalgam is a dental material that has been used to fill carious cavities for more than 150 years. Amalgam fillings contain about 50% mercury and a mixture of other metals. The mercury it contains is controversial and debated by many
Anna Luchowska +2 more
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Assessing the Environmental and Health Adverse Effects of Mercury Released From Dental Amalgam: A Literature Review [PDF]
Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research, 2021 This paper reviews the most available data on the possible adverse effects of mercury released from amalgam that comprises 50% pure mercury, 35% silver, 12-13 % tin, 2% copper, and up to 1% zinc, indium, platinum, and palladium.
Reyhaneh Aftabi +2 more
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Effect of Dental Filling Materials on Electron Beam Radiotherapy Dose Distribution in Head Region: a Monte Carlo Study by FLUKA and MCNPX Codes [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2020 Introduction: Radiation therapy is regarded as the mainstay treatment for head or neck cancer patients. In this method, the backscattered radiation of dental composites can damage the surrounding tissue.
Mohamad Reza Rezaie Rayeni Nejad +3 more
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