Dental amalgam: A review of the literature
Journal Article
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· Compendium (Newton); (USA)
OSTI ID:6703592
Since the 1800s, dental amalgam has been the most commonly used dental restorative material. Each year, dentistry in the United States uses over 100 tons of mercury, continuing a controversy regarding mercury's safety for patients and dental personnel. 65 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 6703592
- Journal Information:
- Compendium (Newton); (USA), Journal Name: Compendium (Newton); (USA) Vol. 10:9; ISSN 0894-1009; ISSN COPDE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMALS
DENTISTRY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELEMENTS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
MAMMALS
MAN
MEDICINE
MERCURY
METALS
ORAL CAVITY
PATIENTS
PRIMATES
REVIEWS
TEETH
VERTEBRATES
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMALS
DENTISTRY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELEMENTS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
MAMMALS
MAN
MEDICINE
MERCURY
METALS
ORAL CAVITY
PATIENTS
PRIMATES
REVIEWS
TEETH
VERTEBRATES