Mercury in Dental Amalgam and Resin-Based Alternatives: A Comparative Health Risk Evaluation
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Use of mercury as a component of restorative material is continuing to generate controversy. There is no doubt that dental amalgam is a very good restorative material. However, at the same time, there are serious health issues with mercury. Whether the amount of mercury in the mouth can cause any serious effect is still very much controversial. Composite resin, the popular alternative material ...
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