Dental amalgam mercury daily dose estimated from intra-oral vapor measurements: A predictor of mercury accumulation in human tissues.

Author: Vimy MJ, Lorscheider FL.

Source: Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine.

Year: 1990

Comment:

The researchers conclude, "It is concluded that intra-oral air Hg vapor measurements can be useful for estimating Hg daily dose and tissue Hg levels."

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Recent misconceptions regarding Hg exposure from dental amalgams have been based on several questionable assumptions. The present paper reexamines earlier estimations of Hg daily dose from dental amalgam in order to elaborate and refine the mechanical and volumetric parameters of open-mouth Hg vapor sampling.”

Citation:

Vimy MJ, Lorscheider FL. Dental amalgam mercury daily dose estimated from intra-oral vapor measurements: A predictor of mercury accumulation in human tissues. Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine. 1990; 3(2): 111-123.