Dental Amalgam: A Scientific Review and Recommended Public Health Service Strategy for Research Education and RegulationJames S. Benson DIANE Publishing, 1999 - 183 pages A report on the question of whether mercury-containing amalgam used in clinical dentistry produces adverse health effects. Contents: perspectives on dental caries prevention and tooth restoration; highlights of the report; amalgam use and benefits; amalgam risks; alternatives; selection of a dental restorative material; policies on dental amalgam; research; education; regulation; recommended PHS strategy; contributors to the report; appendices. |
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... lesions on tooth crowns and roots and should be used increasingly . Caries in all its forms , however , will continue to be seen in adults , the elderly and popula- tions at high risk of disease regardless of age . In addition , there ...
... lesions on tooth crowns and roots and should be used increasingly . Caries in all its forms , however , will continue to be seen in adults , the elderly and popula- tions at high risk of disease regardless of age . In addition , there ...
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... lesions today are generally smaller , easier to treat , and managed by more conservative treatment that retains tooth structure . Because of this decrease in the frequency and size of dental caries , there has been a relative increase ...
... lesions today are generally smaller , easier to treat , and managed by more conservative treatment that retains tooth structure . Because of this decrease in the frequency and size of dental caries , there has been a relative increase ...
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... lesions . However , advances in technology have resulted in improve- ments that have expanded their use . The following presents a comparison of these materials . For a full discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the ...
... lesions . However , advances in technology have resulted in improve- ments that have expanded their use . The following presents a comparison of these materials . For a full discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the ...
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... lesion extends into and beyond the enamel so that the use of sealants alone will not suffice . These restorations should only ... lesions conservatively . Glass Ionomer Glass ionomers were introduced to the dental profession in the 1970s ...
... lesion extends into and beyond the enamel so that the use of sealants alone will not suffice . These restorations should only ... lesions conservatively . Glass Ionomer Glass ionomers were introduced to the dental profession in the 1970s ...
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... lesion , the strength of the remaining tooth structure , the preference of the dentist in using the material and the financial cost of the procedure , both out - of - pocket costs borne directly by the patient and those covered by ...
... lesion , the strength of the remaining tooth structure , the preference of the dentist in using the material and the financial cost of the procedure , both out - of - pocket costs borne directly by the patient and those covered by ...
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Page 31 - Methylation of •"' Mercury from Dental Amalgam and Mercuric Chloride by Oral Streptococci in vitro.
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