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  • Title: Environmental issues in dentistry--mercury. FDI Commission.
    Author: Fan PL, Arenholt-Bindslev D, Schmalz G, Halbach S, Berendsen H.
    Journal: Int Dent J; 1997 Apr; 47(2):105-9. PubMed ID: 9448795.
    Abstract:
    One of the consequences of placing amalgam restorations is that mercury is required for the trituration process. In turn, this raises the issue of the possible environmental impact of mercury. This report considers ways in which any impact can be modified and reduced by careful attention to mercury usage and hygiene in the dental practice, the use of filters and separators in waste water pipes and the appropriate disposal of waste contaminated with amalgam. The total amount of mercury discharged into the environment varies considerably in different parts of the world due to both natural and human activities. The extent to which dentistry adds to this total also varies according to local circumstances and requirements. Recommendations are given for further development of ways to reduce mercury discharge and for further research into the environmental impact of the metal.
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