The "Phase Down" of Dental Amalgam Restorations - What are the Criteria for Replacement and Indication?
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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24: e220172, 2024. tab
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective:
To guide professionals about the criteria for replacing amalgam restorations and inform them about the new guidelines regarding the use/indication of this (amalgam) material after the Minamata Convention - COP-4. Material andMethods:
The articles were selected from the databases (PubMed, Scielo, Bireme), and relevant articles on the subject between the years 2003-2021 were selected. Recently, social media have been flooded with dental treatments that aim to perform restorations only with composite resins or other types of esthetic material and completely replace all dental amalgam restorations, irrespective of their time in place, size, and functionality.Results:
Although improperly, it has been noted that this information reaches patients, and they are led to believe in the inaccurate data that is passed on, such as, for example, (that amalgam leads to) permanent contamination by mercury, causing systemic problems and the loss of the tooth.Conclusion:
The "phase down" of amalgam in research and teaching has previously been observed in several countries worldwide; however, its use is still necessary given particular circumstances, which, theoretically, make it a material with exact indication.
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Asunto principal:
Amalgama Dental
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Materiales Dentales
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Restauración Dental Permanente
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Efectos Adversos a Largo Plazo
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais/BR
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