Replacing amalgam fillings with composite inlays--a case report.

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dc.contributor.authorBlignaut J.B.
dc.contributor.authorLouw N.P.
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T15:58:04Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T15:58:04Z
dc.date.issued1993
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
dc.description.versionArticle
dc.identifier.citationThe Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa = Die Tydskrif van die Tandheelkundige Vereniging van Suid-Afrika
dc.identifier.citation48
dc.identifier.citation5
dc.identifier.issn118516
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/10758
dc.subjectdental alloy
dc.subjectmercury
dc.subjectresin
dc.subjectarticle
dc.subjectcase report
dc.subjectchronic lymphatic leukemia
dc.subjectcomparative study
dc.subjectdental care
dc.subjectdental surgery
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjectleukocyte count
dc.subjectmale
dc.subjectmetabolism
dc.subjectmethodology
dc.subjectmiddle aged
dc.subjectpatient attitude
dc.subjectComposite Resins
dc.subjectDental Amalgam
dc.subjectDental Care for Chronically Ill
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectInlays
dc.subjectLeukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic
dc.subjectLeukocyte Count
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectMercury
dc.subjectMiddle Aged
dc.subjectPatient Acceptance of Health Care
dc.titleReplacing amalgam fillings with composite inlays--a case report.
dc.typeArticle
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