Author: Lichtenberg H.
Source: Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine.
Year: 1996
Comment:
The author concludes, "Many symptoms commonly associated with mercury intoxication can be related to harmful effects from metals used in dentistry. About 16,500 observations were gathered during the prolonged study of these 118 patients; these data indicate that about 80% of the symptoms and complaints were eliminated or reduced one to four years after removal of dental metals, especially amalgam metals (mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc) and proper replacement with biocompatible plastic."
Abstract / Excerpt:
“The results of this study indicate that proper amalgam removal – and in some cases removal of all the other metals too – and replacement with biocompatible composites – can eliminate or reduce 80% of the classic symptoms of chronic mercury poisoning.
These results also show that the strength of an individual’s serum-globulin reactions, to many metals used in dentistry, especially the five metals present in amalgam, has important implications for recovery.”
Citation:
Lichtenberg H. Symptoms before and after proper amalgam removal in relation to serum-globulin reaction to metals. Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. 1996; 11: 195-204.