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Progress in eradicating amalgam from restorative dentistry [PDF]

open access: yesBalkan Journal of Dental Medicine, 2023
This paper sets out the current position with respect to the replacement of dental amalgam as a restorative material. The environmental impact and the question of possible adverse effects of mercury on human health, including that of dental personnel ...
Nicholson John W.
doaj  

Microstructure of Dental Amalgam [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Dental Research, 1965
Numerous studies have been done in the past to identify the phases present in dental amalgam. Both metallographic and X-ray diffraction techniques have been used.-' Most researchers now presume that dental amalgam consists mainly of three phases. The original particle is an alloy of Ag, Sn, Cu, and sometimes Zn; the major portion is the compound Ag3Sn,
Allan, Ferne   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Preparation and corrosion behavior evaluation of amalgam/titania nano composite

open access: yesDental Research Journal, 2011
Background: Many attempts have been performed and continued for improvement of dental amalgam properties during last decades. The aim of present research was fabrication and characterization of amalgam/titania nano composite and evaluation of its ...
Neda Bahremandi Tolou   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The use of Bioceramics as root-end filling materials in periradicular surgery: a literature review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Introduction: Periradicular surgery involves the placement of a root-end filling following root-end resection, to provide an apical seal to the root canal system. Historically several materials have been used in order to achieve this seal.
Abusrewil, Sumaya M.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

The different amount of composite and amalgam restoration in posterior teeth of patient

open access: yesPadjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2014
Introduction: Dental caries is a problem that usually happens in the society. One of the treatments for dental caries is restoration. Dental restoration material which one usually used are compsite and amalgam.
Fitri Dwi Primadisya   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mercury exposure, neopterin profile, and tryptophan degradation in dental technicians

open access: yesPteridines, 2022
Amalgam has been widely used as a restorative dental material for over 150 years. Most standard dental amalgam formulations contain approximately 50% elemental mercury in a mixture of copper, tin, silver, and zinc.
Girgin Gözde   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the perceived impact of post Minamata amalgam phase down on oral health inequalities: a mixed-methods investigation

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Data from countries that have implemented a complete phase out of dental amalgam following the Minamata agreement suggest increased costs and time related to the placement of alternatives with consumers absorbing the additional costs. This aim
V. R. Aggarwal   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dental Dam Utilization by Dentists in an Intramural Faculty Practice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Objectives: From casual observation of our colleagues, only a few individuals use the dental dam for operative procedures in their faculty practice. The purpose of this study was to obtain faculty perceptions of the dental dam, quantify its utilization ...
Carrico, Caroline K., Imbery, Terence A.
core   +2 more sources

Assessment of waste amalgam management in dental clinics in Ramallah and al-Bireh cities in Palestine [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
The behavior of dental health personnel was examined with regard to the handling and proper disposal of wastes generated at common dental clinics, and some of the amounts of waste they produce were estimated.
Khatib, Issam
core   +1 more source

Preformed metal crowns for decayed primary molar teeth [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
BackgroundPreformed metal crowns (PMCs) are recommended by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) for restoring badly broken down primary molar teeth.
Evans, Dafydd J. P.   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

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