Mercury hazards associated with high speed mechanical amalgamators.

Author: Nixon GS, Rowbotham TC.

Source: Br Dent J.

Year: 1971

Comment:

This article examines practices in the dental office related to mercury exposures including the use of amalgamators, amalgam waste, and mercury capsules.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“It must be stressed that ventilation of dental surgeries is all important as evidenced by the trials with the mercury vapour meter. Where there is a free current of air the level of concentration of mercury is not particularly high even when spilled mercury is found. When the surgery is enclosed, the level of mercury may be increased and become a hazard to health.”

Citation:

Nixon GS, Rowbotham TC. Mercury hazards associated with high speed mechanical amalgamators. Br Dent J. 1971; 131(7):308-11.