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Mercury Loss From Dental Amalgam Fillings
Objective: To compare the amount of mercury in new and old dental amalgam restorations. Material and Methods: This study analyzed twenty samples of dental amalgam restorations, dividing into two groups. Group 1 consisted of samples of new dental amalgam
Thulficar Ghali Hameed Al-Khafaji+5 more
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dental Professionals in Central India regarding Amalgam Restoration and Composite Restoration as Posterior Restorative Material: A Questionnaire Based Study [PDF]
Introduction: The restoration of teeth, which are most often damaged by trauma or dental caries, remains the majority of general dentists’ main area of focus on a daily basis.
Anjali E Mule+2 more
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Microstructure of Dental Amalgam [PDF]
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
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Construction of unbiased dental template and parametric dental model for precision digital dentistry [PDF]
Dental template and parametric dental models are important tools for various applications in digital dentistry. However, constructing an unbiased dental template and accurate parametric dental models remains a challenging task due to the complex anatomical and morphological dental structures and also low volume ratio of the teeth.
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The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate four different approaches to the decision of changing or not defective amalgam restorations in first primary molar teeth concerning the loss of dental structure.
Fernanda Sardenberg+4 more
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Mercury exposure, neopterin profile, and tryptophan degradation in dental technicians
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
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi+5 more
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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
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Preparation and corrosion behavior evaluation of amalgam/titania nano composite
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
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A review of dental informatics : current trends and future directions [PDF]
Dental informatics is a rapidly evolving field that combines dentistry with information technology to improve oral health care delivery, research, and education. Electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth, digital imaging, and other digital tools have revolutionised how dental professionals diagnose, treat, and manage oral health conditions.
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