What is the risk? Dental amalgam, mercury exposure, and human health risks throughout the life span. InEpigenetics, the Environment, and Children’s Health across Lifespans

Author: Kall J, Just A, Aschner M.

Source: Springer

Year: 2016

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Abstract / Excerpt:

All dental amalgam fillings contain approximately 50% elemental mercury by weight. Concerns about health risks due to continual emissions of mercury vapor from this tooth restorative material have been addressed by dentists, scientists, and government authorities worldwide and have resulted in a range of recommended practices and regulations.

Citation: Kall J, Just A, Aschner M. What is the risk? Dental amalgam, mercury exposure, and human health risks throughout the life span. In Epigenetics, the Environment, and Children’s Health across Lifespans 2016 (pp. 159-206). Springer, Cham.