Safe Removal of Amalgam Fillings
In the past, amalgam was a very convenient and popular material in dentistry. It was massively used everywhere in the developed world until it was discovered that it is toxic and dangerous to health. You most likely have it in your mouth too, and we advise you to remove it as soon as possible.
The removal of old amalgam fillings is a complex procedure where safety is key. It is conducted with a special removal technique and with special equipment to limit the direct inhalation of mercury vapor and to prevent the patient from swallowing pieces of the filling.
Safe Amalgam Removal Equipment in Our Offices:
- Dental chairs with amalgam “catchers”
- Carbide drill bits and a special drilling technique
- Special turbine suction heads
- Protective membrane that protects the oral cavity
- A direct supply of fresh air to the patient
- Gold protective masks placed over the patient’s nose and nasal probes
- IQAir Dental Hg suction machine which sucks up the released mercury vapor when drilling
