The distribution of mercury in various tissues of guinea-pigs after application of dental amalgam fillings (a pilot study).

Author: Fredin B.

Source: Sci Total Environ.

Year: 1987

Comment:

This study finds that mercury from dental amalgam may be distributed to the brain, kidney, heart, and liver, and that mercury particulate from amalgam should be considered as a possible source of exposure.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Mercury accumulation in brain, kidney, liver and heart following insertion of amalgam in the teeth of guinea-pigs has been studied. During the accelerated wear of the amalgam in these gnawing animals, a significant mercury accumulation in the above tissues was demonstrated. Finely diffused and abraded amalgam must not be ignored as a source of absorbable mercury.”

Citation:

Fredin B. The distribution of mercury in various tissues of guinea-pigs after application of dental amalgam fillings (a pilot study). Sci Total Environ. 1987; 66:263-268.