ReviewEuropean oral research2023
Pathway to mercury-free dentistry: an insight into past, present, and future.
Review in European oral research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Who cites it
5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Evaluation of metal ion retention in tooth structure following the removal of dental amalgam restorations: an ex vivo study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- The changes of chemical exposure and control measures in general dental offices in Isfahan city, Iran, in 2001-2023.Dental research journal · 2026Article
- Green Dentistry: State of the Art and Possible Development Proposals.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- The Impact of Mercury from Dental Amalgams on Pregnancy and Childhood: A Health and Risk Assessment Evaluation.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
- A Review on the Current State of Microcapsule-Based Self-Healing Dental Composites.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2024Review
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5 authors.
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Abstract
Purpose: The popularity of dental amalgam arises from its excellent long-term performance, ease of use, and low cost. However, there is a concern about the potential adverse health effects arising from exposure to mercury in amalgam. This review article critically discusses the safety of dental amalgam as a restorative material and our preparedness for a mercury-free road ahead. Materials and methods: A database search was performed on PubMed and Google scholar using the keywords: "mercury-free dentistry", "mercury toxicity", "amalgam substitutes", "amalgam mercury toxicity". Inclusion and exclusion criteria were specified clearly. Relevant literature was also searched in the dental textbooks. Results: Around 40 articles, highlighting mercury exposure among dental professionals and patients were included. Despite the overwhelming body of scientific evidence demonstrating amalgam to be a safe restorative material, concerns about the toxic effects of mercury persist. Conclusion: The real challenge is to find a suitable amalgam substitute and to follow the mercury hygiene measures closely.
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