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Periodontitis versus parodontosis

There are still dental professionals who use the old and wrong name for a periodontal disease – parodontosis. The correct name is periodontitis. – In former times bacteria couldn´t be proven because of wrong techniques-this was called parodontosis. In the last 25 years it is known that inflammation of the periodontum is caused by bacteria, […]

Gums as a reflection of our overall health!?

Gums as a reflection of our overall health? YES AND NO! Over and over again we read scientific and non scientific journals about vitamin deficiency and the consequences from it. As a result many people choose to take homeopathic medicine –a mistake most of the time! – 99% of gum diseases are attributed to plaque […]

Most common reasons for periodontitis

– – – – – – – Most common reasons for periodontitis The most common reasons of pariodontitis are: Plaque accumulation due to poor oral hygiene, overhang restorations, ill fitting crowns Malocclusion Stress Smoking Systemic disease such as diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes Fortunately all these factors are easily controlled by; Optimizing tooth brushing, by […]

Oral Rinses – are they useful in the menagement if Periodontitis?

Is an oral rinse beneficial for patients with periodontitis? YES! An oral rinse is a useful purchase, unfortunately some doctors think it is not useful-with the argument that bacteria leaks into the periodontal pockets. That is incorrect for two main reasons; The bacteria moves only due to extensions Bacteria are harmless on their own. They are destructive only in mature plaque, causing a cavity or a […]

Periodontitis and saliva test-is it useful?

Periodontitis-saliva test? Yes and no! Our last discussion was about lasers, today we want to inform you about the saliva test. It is a common practice for some dental professionals to require that the patients with periodontal disease to undergo expensive saliva test prior to their therapy. Congratulations! Now the patient knows that there […]

Mercury in amalgamate fillings and alternatives

Posted by Dental News Team am 11, Feb - 2010

general topics

Are there alternatives to amalgamate fillings – and if so, what kinds?

We have already talked about mercury poisoning, and also on how the level of mercury in saliva is measured!
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Amalgamate traditionally has been, and still is, the most popular material used for fillings. Amalgamate fillings seal teeth better than do plastic fillings (in the side teeth), last longer, and do less damage to the teeth.
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But we still advise patients to opt for other types of fillings, assuming they have the money – why is this?

Well, over the course of time amalgamate fillings tend to come loose, no matter how well you brush, which is why most insurance companies pay for new fillings about every 2 years. Amalgamate changes over the years, while gold, ceramic, or titanium fillings do not. The last in the list require very precise work, or else they will do you no good at all, so don’t hesitate to ask your dentist how often s/he performs this type of work. Here is a link to a video on ceramic inlays! After several re-fillings not much is left of the tooth!
This does not provide for a pleasant appearance, and furthermore
drilling and setting fillings always releases small amounts of mercury – which do not pose a danger to you, but add up to a problem for dentists and their teams!

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Even proponents of amalgamate fillings cannot counter this argument, but if you just don’t have the dough, then this type of filling does more than well enough – at any rate better than plastic!

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