Replacing amalgam fillings with composite inlays--a case report.
Date
1993
Authors
Blignaut J.B.
Louw N.P.
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Abstract
The latest revival of the old amalgam controversy is causing dentists to be inundated with requests from patients to replace their amalgam fillings with more "acceptable" filling materials. A patient with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia has been monitored since 1981. All his amalgam fillings were replaced by baked composite inlays. The amount of mercury in his urine was determined before and after treatment. Although there was a slight decrease of the mercury in urine after treatment (6 mu gm/l compared to 10 mu gm/l before treatment) his blood picture remained unchanged. Replacement of sound amalgam fillings is not recommended.
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dental alloy, mercury, resin, article, case report, chronic lymphatic leukemia, comparative study, dental care, dental surgery, human, leukocyte count, male, metabolism, methodology, middle aged, patient attitude, Composite Resins, Dental Amalgam, Dental Care for Chronically Ill, Humans, Inlays, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, Leukocyte Count, Male, Mercury, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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The Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa = Die Tydskrif van die Tandheelkundige Vereniging van Suid-Afrika
48
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48
5