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Recently many articles have appeared on the subject of mercury from dental amalgam and some of these have questioned its safety as a dental material. This article reviews critically the evidence on mercury release from dental amalgam restorations, its absorption, accumulation and excretion by the body, and its possible relationship to ill-effects. Finally, brief recommendations are given for the handling and usage of dental amalgam
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Eley, B., Cox, S. The release, absorption and possible health effects of mercury from dental amalgam: a review of recent findings. Br Dent J 175, 355–362 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808325
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