A Review on Dental Amalgam Corrosion and Its Consequences
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2004 Dental amalgam is still the most useful restorative material for posterior teeth and has been successfully used for over a century. Dental amalgam has been widely used as a direct filling material due to its favorable mechanical properties as well as low
M Fathi, V Mortazavi
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The impact of the use of amalgam in dental treatment on the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in older people [PDF]
Medycyna Pracy, 2019 Background The link between restless legs syndrome (RLS) and the number of amalgam fillings in older people was investigated. Restless legs syndrome decreases the quality of life and impairs normal functioning.
Magdalena Szklarek, Tomasz Kostka
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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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A study on the leakage of mercury vapor from pre-capsulated dental amalgam according to storage temperature [PDF]
, 2022 Objective: The aim of this study was to measure the amount of mercury vapor from one pre-capsulated dental amalgam ac cording to the storage temperature and to investigate whether the storage temperature suggested by the manufacturer or ISO is ...
권재성, 김광만
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Alternative Direct Restorative Materials for Dental Amalgam: A Concise Review Based on an FDI Policy Statement. [PDF]
Int Dent JDental restorative procedures remain a cornerstone of dental practice, and for many decades, dental amalgam was the most frequently employed material.
Schmalz G +3 more
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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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Influence of amalgam, alloy, and mercury on the in vitro growth of Streptococcus mutans: I. Biological test system [PDF]
, 1976 A procedure is presented for the in vitro growth of Streptococcus mutans in a dextrose-beef extract medium. Growth was estimated spectrophotometrically.
Schmalz, Gottfried +5 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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