Quantitative measure of mercury vapor emission from setting dental amalgam.

Author: Svare CW, Frank CW, Chan KC.

Source: J Dent Res.

Year: 1973

Comment:

This study found that setting amalgam fillings gave off detectable levels of mercury for 400 minutes.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“The rate of mercury vapor emission from setting dental amalgam was measured by use of an ultraviolet light absorption technique under non-diffusion controlled conditions.”

Citation:

Svare CW, Frank CW, Chan KC. Quantitative measure of mercury vapor emission from setting dental amalgam. J Dent Res. 1973; 52(4):740-3.