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  • Title: Studies in oral galvanism: mercury and copper levels in urine, blood and saliva in submerged electrically cutting divers.
    Author: Ortendahl TW, Holland RI, Röckert HO.
    Journal: J Oral Rehabil; 1989 Nov; 16(6):559-73. PubMed ID: 2689614.
    Abstract:
    The aim of the study was to analyse the concentration levels of mercury and copper in urine, blood/blood plasma and saliva in relation to intra-oral electrical activity. Five Swedish Navy divers took part in the study in order to determine whether working submerged with electrical cutting equipment produced changes in the presence and level of oral galvanism and whether this posed a serious occupational health risk. The investigation concluded that the risk of seriously increased intra-oral electrical activity during welding or cutting activities was small. Development of the study is suggested, with long-term sampling of urine and blood samples of divers supported.
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