The prediction of intake of mercury vapor from amalgams

Author: Clarkson TW, Friberg L, Hursh JB, Nylander M

Source: Biological Monitoring of Toxic Metals.

Year: 1988

Comment:

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Stock’s (1939) findings that amalgam fillings could release mercury vapor created an intense debate. The question was discussed again as a result of Frykholm’s studies in the 1950s (Frykholm, 1957). By using radio-active mercury he showed that insertion of amalgam in humans could give rise to a considerable uptake of mercury as indicated by high concentrations in urine and feces. Dental amalgams once more have become of interest as a source of mercury vapor exposure to the general public (Enwonwu, 1987).”

Citation:

Clarkson TW, Friberg L, Hursh JB, Nylander M. The prediction of intake of mercury vapor from amalgams. Biological Monitoring of Toxic Metals.  Springer US. 1988: 247-264.