Is There a Renewed Trend of Radioactive Compounds In Dental Materials?

Author: Bengtsson U.

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Year: 2001

Comment:

The researcher writes, "It has been argued that the ingredients of dental materials should be openly declared, as is the case with drugs. Many have been in favor of such a listing."

Abstract / Excerpt:

“In order to mimic the fluorescence of human dentine radioactive compounds including both natural and depleted uranium have been used in artificial teeth and ceramic powders. This use of uranium has been going on at least since 1925.”

Citation:

Bengtsson U. Is There a Renewed Trend of Radioactive Compounds In Dental Materials?  2001.