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Decrease of gamma 1 lattice constant with time in dental silver amalgam.

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  • 1Department of Oral Anatomy, Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark.

Scandinavian Journal of Dental Research
|October 1, 1989
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Dental silver amalgams with low silver content release more mercury vapor, especially in the initial weeks post-trituration. This is indicated by higher lattice constants in the gamma 1 phase, suggesting greater mercury exposure risks.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Dental silver amalgam is a widely used restorative material.
  • Understanding mercury vapor emission is crucial for patient safety and environmental impact.
  • The gamma 1 phase is a key component influencing amalgam properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between silver content in dental amalgam alloys and mercury vapor emission.
  • To quantify mercury content in the gamma 1 phase by measuring its lattice constant over time.
  • To assess the influence of alloy composition on mercury release dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of dental silver amalgams using alloys with varying silver content.
  • Determination of the lattice constant of the gamma 1 phase at different time points post-trituration.

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  • Correlation of lattice constant measurements with mercury vapor content.

    • Main Results:

    • Amalgams with high silver content exhibited lower lattice constants for the gamma 1 phase compared to those with low silver content.
    • Lattice constants showed a steeper decline over time in high-silver amalgams.
    • Lower silver content amalgams demonstrated higher lattice constants, suggesting increased mercury vapor.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental amalgams with lower silver content are associated with higher mercury vapor emission, particularly in the early weeks after preparation.
    • The lattice constant of the gamma 1 phase serves as an indicator of mercury content and potential vapor release.
    • Material composition significantly impacts the long-term mercury release profile of dental amalgams.