Dudeja Pooja, Dudeja Krishan Kumar, Grover Shibani, Singh Harpreet, Jabin Zohra
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, DelhiIndia.
Principal Consultant, Dental Wellness Centre, NoidaIndia.
Eur Oral Res. 2023 May 4;57(2):60-67. doi: 10.26650/eor.20231050091.
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.
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.
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.
The real challenge is to find a suitable amalgam substitute and to follow the mercury hygiene measures closely.
牙科汞合金因其出色的长期性能、易用性和低成本而广受欢迎。然而，人们担心接触汞合金中的汞可能会对健康产生不利影响。这篇综述文章批判性地讨论了牙科汞合金作为一种修复材料的安全性以及我们对未来无汞之路的准备情况。
在PubMed和谷歌学术上使用关键词“无汞牙科”“汞毒性”“汞合金替代品”“汞合金汞毒性”进行数据库搜索。明确规定了纳入和排除标准。还在牙科教科书中搜索了相关文献。
纳入了约40篇强调牙科专业人员和患者汞暴露情况的文章。尽管有大量科学证据表明汞合金是一种安全的修复材料，但对汞毒性作用的担忧依然存在。
真正的挑战是找到合适的汞合金替代品并严格遵循汞卫生措施。
