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Environmental issues in dentistry--mercury. FDI Commission

P L Fan1, D Arenholt-Bindslev, G Schmalz

  • 1American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2678, USA.

International Dental Journal
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Dental amalgam use requires mercury, raising environmental concerns. This study explores reducing mercury discharge through careful practice, waste management, and disposal, recommending further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Dental Materials Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dental amalgam restorations necessitate mercury for trituration.
  • Mercury use in dentistry poses potential environmental risks.
  • Global mercury discharge varies due to natural and anthropogenic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and evaluate methods for minimizing mercury's environmental impact from dental practices.
  • To assess the contribution of dental activities to overall mercury pollution.
  • To provide recommendations for reducing mercury discharge and future research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of mercury usage and hygiene protocols in dental settings.
  • Analysis of wastewater treatment strategies, including filters and separators.

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  • Examination of amalgam waste disposal procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Careful mercury handling, waste management, and proper disposal can significantly reduce environmental discharge.
    • The contribution of dental practices to mercury pollution is context-dependent.
    • Existing methods offer potential for mercury reduction.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing stringent mercury management in dental practices is crucial for environmental protection.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand and mitigate the environmental impact of mercury from dental sources.
    • Developing and adopting advanced mercury reduction technologies is recommended.