Dental Amalgam- Anthropogenic Aspects
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چکیده
Mercury is released in the environment by various natural and anthropogenic activities. As mercury toxic, presence of high levels a major concern. One source humans dental amalgam fillings. Dental has been used for ages clinics hospitals restoring defective decayed teeth. This raises concern regarding use its disposal. The purpose this article to sensitize people about hazards mercury, make them cognizant with guidelines enforce alternatives when possible.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0973-9122', '0973-9130']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15342