Exposure to mercury in dentistry: A safety concern
Pushparaja Shetty,
Akshatha Shetty
Abstract:Introduction: Mercury is a heavy metal and overexposure to mercury may have a toxic effect on the nervous system, renal system, reproductive system, immune system and on motor activity. In dentistry, mercury is used along with metals in amalgam restorations. Studies have shown that mercury consistently releases from amalgam restorations. There is a controversy regarding this released mercury having any toxic effect on human beings. The aim: The aim of this work was to highlight the adverse effect of silver ama… Show more
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