Exposure to mercury in dentistry: A safety concern

Introduction: Mercury is a heavy metal and overexposure to mercury may have a toxic effect on the nervous system, renal system, reproductive system, immune system and on motor activity. In dentistry, mercury is used along with metals in amalgam restorations. Studies have shown that mercury consisten...

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Main Authors: Shetty Pushparaja, Shetty Akshatha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medicinski fakultet i Klinika za stomatologiju, Niš 2023-01-01
Series:Acta Stomatologica Naissi
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0352-5252/2023/0352-52522387639S.pdf