Side effects of mercury in dental amalgam

Berniyanti, Titiek; Hariyani, Ninuk

doi:10.20473/j.djmkg.v41.i1.p30-34

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“…Mercury vapor can be released from amalgam fillings during all steps of restoration such as trituration, condensation, setting, chewing, and drinking hot drinks. 8,9,10 The results of the Mann Whitney U test analysis (Table 2) show that there was a significant difference in the number of epithelial cells between the group who had amalgam fillings and the group who did not have amalgam fillings with a significant p-value = 0.000. The group with amalgam fillings had more epithelial cells (773.12±431.92) than the group without amalgam fillings (336.12±115.78).…”

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“…Besides, the epithetlial lining of the mouth will act as a protection against the population of microorganisms which is left in the oral cavity that can cause infection if it enters the tissue. 7,8 There have been many studies on the dangers of amalgam and toxicity of mercury. [8][9][10] However, there is no previous research about the presence of epithelial cells in the oral mucosa due to amalgam fillings.…”

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“…7,8 There have been many studies on the dangers of amalgam and toxicity of mercury. [8][9][10] However, there is no previous research about the presence of epithelial cells in the oral mucosa due to amalgam fillings. The authors were, therefore, interested in conducting research on the description of epithelial cells in the oral mucosa of amalgam filling users.…”

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The Increased Number of Epithelial Cells Detached From Oral Mucosa Because of Amalgam Fillings

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2017

Dentika Dental J.

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Amalgam is a filler material containing toxic mercury. One of the main risks comes from the mercury vapor released in the mouth. The presence of amalgams in the oral cavity changes the metabolism of epithelial cells in the oral mucosa. Exfoliative cytology is a fast and easy method because the examination is only performed on the surface of the oral mucosa, and epithelial cells can be released without anesthesia. The research method was an analytical descriptive with a cross-sectional design. Epithelial cells from oral mucosa were collected from 32 samples using the cytobrush method. The epithelial cells were collected on the closest buccal mucosa of the amalgam restoration. The number of epithelial cells in the oral mucosa was seen through micrographs from a microscope with 100x magnification. The data were analyzed using the Mann Whitney U test to determine the number of epithelial cells released. The Mann Whitney U test results showed that there was a significant difference in the number of oral mucosal epithelial cells obtained between subjects with amalgam and subjects without amalgam with p<0.05. In addition, there was a difference in the features of oral mucosal epithelial cells between subjects with amalgam and subjects without amalgam. In conclusion, the number of epithelial cells obtained from amalgam users was higher than the subjects without restorations. The forms of epithelial cells which experience desquamation in the subjects with amalgam were more irregular than those of subjects without restorations.

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The Increased Number of Epithelial Cells Detached From Oral Mucosa Because of Amalgam Fillings

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2017

Dentika Dental J.

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“…36.4% don't think that and the rest 18.2% opted the option maybe (Table -2), compared to previous study done by Hariyani M, more percentage of the respondents think that amalgam causes side effects. 24 72.7% of respondents agreed that their patients are worried about the colour of restoration and the rest 27.3% did not agree, amalgam restorations look odd on the tooth, it is not an aesthetic material (Table-1). 54.5% of students don't think that methacrylate monomers are allergens in resin based on materials like composite and resin modified GIC, 27.3% are not aware of and the rest 18.2% agreed that methacrylate monomers are allergens .…”

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Safety of Dental Restorative Materials – A Survey among Undergraduate Dental Students

2020

IJFMT

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Usage of proper dental restorative materials is very important in dentistry. One who is doing the course of dentistry should have sound knowledge on these restorative materials. Furthermore, it is important to know the view of budding young dentists about safety of dental restorative materials. The aim of present study was to assess the awareness and perception of undergraduate dental students towards safety of dental restorative materials. A study was carried out by using multiple-choice structured questionnaire among 262 students, the questionnaire was prepared in such a way that we can assess the attitude, their perception and awareness towards safety of dental restorative materials. The data was collected and statistically analysed. Although, most of the participants were having moderate level of awareness towards safety of dental restorative materials. The level of perception of some respondents towards amalgam related and other restorative materials related issues was found to be improved, participants with a better perception and attitude are having more knowledge and awareness towards safety of dental restorative materials. Within the limitations of the study, usage of alternative materials to amalgam should be improved.

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“…Regarding the alternatives for dental amalgam, mercury-free dental materials have been widely used and available for many decades up to now [12,71]. These include composite resins, glass ionomer cement, compomers, gallium-nickel-copper-tin alloy, and gold foil [71].…”

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Assessing the Environmental and Health Adverse Effects of Mercury Released From Dental Amalgam: A Literature Review

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Pirzadeh-Ashraf

2021

J Adv Environ Health Res

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This paper reviews the most available data on the possible adverse effects of mercury released from amalgam that comprises 50% pure mercury, 35% silver, 12-13 % tin, 2% copper, and up to 1% zinc, indium, platinum, and palladium. Despite the possible health risks of mercury from amalgam on the nervous, respiratory, renal, and endocrine systems, it is used in some countries; however, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, the United States, and Japan have long banned the use of amalgam. Amalgam restorations are one of the main mercury-releasing sources (1800-2700 tons per year) of contamination. During chewing, grinding, brushing of teeth, breaking down of amalgam, and as the temperature of the oral environment increases, mercury vapor will be released. The mercury vapor enters the atmosphere, wastewater in dental offices, all systemic organs, especially the lower respiratory tract and can affect the renal-urinary system or enters breast milk, fetus, and finally, transmits to infants. The mercury level released from amalgam in blood, urine, hair, and nail of large populations of dentists, dental assistants, and pregnant women is higher than the safe levels. The main neurological and psychological effects of mercury vapor are sleep disorders, amnesia, mental disorders, hair loss, memory disturbances, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, kidney diseases, gene toxicity, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, skin allergies, cancer, infertility, low birth weight, and heart diseases. In order to avoid further amalgam risks to the dentists, dental assistants, pregnant women, and wildlife ecosystem, it is suggested to replace the dental amalgam with composite resins.

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Side effects of mercury in dental amalgam

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

The Increased Number of Epithelial Cells Detached From Oral Mucosa Because of Amalgam Fillings

The Increased Number of Epithelial Cells Detached From Oral Mucosa Because of Amalgam Fillings

Safety of Dental Restorative Materials – A Survey among Undergraduate Dental Students

Assessing the Environmental and Health Adverse Effects of Mercury Released From Dental Amalgam: A Literature Review

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