amalgam

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Introduction

An alloy of an element or metal with mercury.

In dentistry, two types predominate:

Indications

Contraindications

Adverse effects

Notes

Caution: use with sufficient ventilation

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
  2. FDA NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release: July 28, 2009 FDA Issues Final Regulation on Dental Amalgam http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm173992.htm
  3. FDA: US Food and Drug Administration Appendix I : Summary of Changes to the Classification of Dental Amalgam and Mercury http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/DentalProducts/DentalAmalgam/ucm171120.htm
  4. Reuters Mercury teeth fillings may harm some: FDA http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN0439217520080605
    US FDA Admits Risks of Mercury Dental Fillings, Settles Lawsuit http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl
    ADA Comments on FDA's Settlement of Dental Amalgam Lawsuit http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl
  5. 5.0 5.1 FDA Safety Communication. Sept 24, 2020 Recommendations About the Use of Dental Amalgam in Certain High-Risk Populations: FDA Safety Communication. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/recommendations-about-use-dental-amalgam-certain-high-risk-populations-fda-safety-communication