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[Illnesses caused by amalgam?]

H J Staehle1

  • 1Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltungskunde, MZK-Klinik, Universität Heidelberg.

Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983)
|April 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Dental amalgam, while associated with some side effects, is a safe restorative material. Removing intact amalgam fillings for "detoxification" is not supported by current scientific evidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental materials science
  • Oral health research
  • Toxicology

Context:

  • Dental amalgam has been linked to various side effects including allergies and oral lichen.
  • Elevated mercury levels in body fluids are observed in patients with amalgam restorations.
  • However, significant intoxication from dental amalgam fillings is not expected.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the current scientific understanding of dental amalgam's safety and contribution to mercury exposure.
  • To assess the scientific basis for removing intact amalgam fillings for detoxification purposes.

Summary:

  • Recent studies indicate that dental amalgam contributes less to mercury exposure than previously thought.
  • Amalgam remains a viable restorative option, and its removal for detoxification is not scientifically justified.
  • While caries prevention and composite resins may reduce amalgam use, alternative materials do not demonstrate fewer side effects.

Impact:

  • Provides evidence-based information for dental professionals and patients regarding amalgam safety.
  • Discourages unnecessary removal of intact amalgam fillings, saving patient costs and resources.
  • Informs future material development and clinical recommendations in restorative dentistry.

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