Mercury from maternal “silver” tooth fillings in sheep and human breast milk
It was concluded that Hg [mercury] originating from maternal amalgam tooth fillings transfers across the placenta to the fetus, across the mammary gland into milk ingested by the newborn, and ultimately into neonatal body tissues. Comparisons are made to the U.S. minimal risk level recently established for adult Hg exposure. These findings suggest, that placement and removal of “silver” tooth fillings in pregnant and lactating humans will subject the fetus and neonate to unnecessary risk of Hg exposure.
Mercury levels and discharge in waste water from dental clinics
It was concluded that Hg is released with the waste water from dental clinics. Several hundred grams of Hg clinic−1 may be discharged annually with the waste water. Installation of efficient amalgam separators may reduce the Hg outlet markedly.
Dental amalgam – environmental aspects
Major amalgam particles from trituration surplus of those produced during the carving and burnishing of new amalgam restorations are generally collected in coarse filters and sold for refinement. Minor amalgam particles released by production of new fillings or by removal of old restorations partly sediment in tubes and drains. The remaining particles are carried with the waste water stream to the local purifying plant.
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