Potential side effects of dental amalgam restorations.

1997 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Bratel ◽  
Torgny Haraldson ◽  
Birgitta Meding ◽  
Evtim Yontchev ◽  
Sven-Christer Öhman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Amalgam Restorations

scholarly journals Oral Lichenoid Contact Lesions to Mercury and Dental Amalgam—A Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen McParland ◽  
Saman Warnakulasuriya
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Patch Testing ◽  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Allergic Reactions ◽  
Hypersensitivity Reactions ◽  
Dental Restorations ◽  
Oral Lichenoid Lesions ◽  
Amalgam Restorations ◽  
Local Side ◽  
Amalgam Fillings

Human oral mucosa is subjected to many noxious stimuli. One of these substances, in those who have restorations, is dental amalgam which contains mercury. This paper focuses on the local toxic effects of amalgam and mercury from dental restorations. Components of amalgam may, in rare instances, cause local side effects or allergic reactions referred to as oral lichenoid lesions (OLLs). OLLs to amalgams are recognised as hypersensitivity reactions to low-level mercury exposure. The use of patch testing to identify those susceptible from OLL is explored, and recommendations for removing amalgam fillings, when indicated are outlined. We conclude that evidence does not show that exposure to mercury from amalgam restorations poses a serious health risk in humans, except for an exceedingly small number of hypersensitivity reactions that are discussed.

Potential side effects of dental amalgam restorations.

1997 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Bratel ◽  
Torgny Haraldson ◽  
Jan-Otto Ottosson
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Amalgam Restorations

scholarly journals An overview of composite versus amalgam for dental restorations

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 959
Author(s):  
Mohamed Salaheldin Gomaa ◽  
Turki Kulaib Jameel ◽  
Shahad Kamal Saeed ◽  
Lujain Jamal Alhadhrmi ◽  
Raghad Hani Qutub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Composite Resins ◽  
Tooth Structure ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Dental Restorations ◽  
Potential Development ◽  
Composite Resin Restorations ◽  
Dental Restorative ◽  
Amalgam Restorations

When any loss of the tooth structure happens, it’s restoration using different filling materials is essential to compensate for the defective parts. Among the most commonly used dental restorative materials, dental amalgam & composite resins prevail. We have searched the relevant studies that compared composite resins and amalgam restorations to review them in different aspects including the clinical, economic, biocompatibility and patients’ perspectives. Regarding the clinical perspective, most of the reviewed investigations showed that composite resin restorations were associated with higher failure rates and developed dental caries more than restorations made by the amalgam alloys. There were no significant differences noticed between the two materials regarding the side effects as both caused nearly similar neurological and renal affection. Based on the findings from previous studies, we could only notice that some studies reported that microalbuminuria may be associated with composite resins. We have also found that patients’ satisfaction with the amalgam restorations was low due to the potential development of some side effects that were attributable to lead intoxication. In conclusion, we recommend that further investigations should be conducted.

scholarly journals Removal of dental amalgam restorations in patients with health complaints attributed to amalgam: A prospective cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1422-1434
Author(s):  
Lars Björkman ◽  
Frauke Musial ◽  
Terje Alræk ◽  
Erik L. Werner ◽  
Wolfgang Weidenhammer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Amalgam Restorations

Dental Amalgam: Reactor Response

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.I. Marek
Keyword(s):  
Dental Amalgam ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Heterogeneous Structure ◽  
Metallic Elements ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Dependent Strain ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Amalgam Restorations

Dental amalgam continues to be an important restorative material; both fundamental and applied research should be encouraged. The criteria for replacement of amalgam restorations should be re-examined to determine if the integrity of the margins should continue to receive the dominant research interest. In the studies of mechanical properties, first attempts have been made to apply fracture mechanics analysis to dental amalgam. The heterogeneous structure and time-dependent strain of dental amalgam will have to be considered in future studies. More attention should be given to the effects of zinc, which has been shown to improve resistance to marginal fracture. The corrosion properties have been studied in depth, but there are some important unanswered questions. The pathways of corrosion attack in high-copper amalgams and the kinetics of attack in amalgams of different composition should be examined. Biocompatibility of dental amalgam has recently received renewed interest and will have to be examined in more detail. The clinical significance of the release of metallic elements from restorations is generally unknown. Dental amalgam faces strong competition from non-metallic restorative materials. Future research should be more strongly focused on the critical issues. The involvement of scientists from related disciplines should be encouraged, and no effort should be made to restrict the talent pool by a centralization of resources.

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