Alarming Findings on Mercury Dental Amalgam–Latest Research Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Database: A Mini-Review.

Author: Tibau AV, Grube BD.

Source: Oral Health Dental Sci

Year: 2022

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Abstract / Excerpt:

Mercury dental amalgam has been used as a dental restorative material for almost 200 years. Even though mercury is the most toxic non-radioactive material known to man, there has been an ongoing controversy about its safety since it was first introduced for use in dentistry. In 2013, a global treaty was adopted to address the dangers of mercury-containing products and processes called the Minamata Convention on Mercury Treaty, which went into
force in 2017.

Citation: Tibau AV, Grube BD. Alarming Findings on Mercury Dental Amalgam–Latest Research Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Database: A Mini-Review. Oral Health Dental Sci. 2022;6(2):1-6.