Systemic mercury levels caused by inhaling mist during high-speed amalgam grinding.

Author: Cutright DE, Miller RA, Battistone GC, Milikan LJ.

Source: J Oral Med.

Year: 1973

Comment:

This animal study found that mercury exposure from amalgam resulted in body burden.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“The authors cannot at this time state how much is absorbed by a patient under varying conditions or positively state that this rat study is comparable to humans. However, the authors wish to point out the possible dangers of exposure to mercury even in minute quantities that might occur in the dental practice.”

Citation:

Cutright DE, Miller RA, Battistone GC, Milikan LJ. Systemic mercury levels caused by inhaling mist during high-speed amalgam grinding. J Oral Med. 1973; 28(4):100-4.