Mercury vaporization during amalgam removal.

Author: Reinhardt JW, Chan KC, Schulein TM.

Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

Year: 1983

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Abstract / Excerpt:

RESULTS Mean mercury levels recorded during the amalgam removal procedure are shown in Fig. 1. Higher vapor levels were obtained with dry cutting than with wet cutting at each distance. Levels for dry cutting remained similar at all distances measured within 24 inches. Samples that were cut wet showed a general decrease in vapor levels as distance increased, although levels at 6 and 12 inches were similar and levels at 24 and 36 inches were equal. Sample means were compared statistically using a Student t-test.

Citation: Reinhardt JW, Chan KC, Schulein TM. Mercury vaporization during amalgam removal. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 1983; 50(1):62-4.