World Journal of Pharmaceutical
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Abstract

MERCURY TOXICITY FROM DENTAL CLINICS: A MINI REVIEW

*Dr Sanjeev Laller, Dr Mamta Malik, Dr Ravinder S Saini and Dr Pooja Shokand

ABSTRACT

Mercury in the form of amalgam is currently used for 45% of all direct dental restorations worldwide, the so called “silver fillings.” Amalgam is an alloy of mercury (Hg) having excellent properties as a dental restorative material. Mercury is a known neurotoxin which is harmful to humans especially to fetuses, pregnant women and children. Mercury pollution of environment affects the entire ecosystem. Therefore the proper handling of mercury in the dental office is an important occupational safety issue for the dental doctors. The intent of this review is to provide the dental professional with the safety issues, the toxicological effects of mercury and preventive measures so that better strategies can be developed to manage this hazardous waste and to protect the society from toxic effects of mercury.

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