Mercury vapors measurement during amalgam removal in dental clinic.

Author: Krah-Sinan A, Adou-Assoumou M, Kouakou FK, Avoaka-Boni MC, Kpokpro D.

Source: Dental Materials.

Year: 2017

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Conclusions: During amalgam removal, mercurial vapor increases in the dental office. So, as shown by several stud-ies, the dentists using amalgam and their staff members are exposed to chronic mercurial intoxication.

Citation: Krah-Sinan A, Adou-Assoumou M, Kouakou FK, Avoaka-Boni MC, Kpokpro D. Mercury vapors measurement during amalgam removal in dental clinic. Dental Materials. 2017; 33:e74.