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Is Dental Amalgam An Optimal Restorative Material For Dental Restoration, Given Its Moderate Health Risks According to the FDA? Should Alternative Restorative Materials Be Considered For Restorative Dental Treatment. Mercury Free Restorations and Cosmetic Composite Fillings and Ceramic Fillings Are Perhaps A Prudent Health Choice..
Although amalgam fillings may be place in variety of applications in dental offices in the united States, even today, they are generally of limited value in today’s cosmetically conscious dental patient. The dental amalgam is historical referred to as the “gray filling” and unfortunately tend to stain and discolor teeth with time due to their corrosion. We do not feel the dental amalgam offers any significant benefit for the patient in terms of longevity, strength, or even cost. The cosmetic value of the dental amalgam poor and not a viable option for cosmetic treatment.
Health considerations of dental amalgam are being debated among researchers and health organizations, and are being considered much more carefully, due to the nearly 50% mercury levels in this type of restoration. Although recent findings by the FDA were issued as of July 28, 2oo9, its final regulation on Dental Amalgam.
"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final regulation classifying dental amalgam and its component parts – elemental mercury and a powder alloy—used in dental fillings. While elemental mercury has been associated with adverse health effects at high exposures, the levels released by dental amalgam fillings are not high enough to cause harm in patients.
The regulation classifies dental amalgam into Class II (moderate risk). By classifying a device into Class II, the FDA can impose special controls (in addition to general controls such as good manufacturing practices that apply to all medical devices regardless of risk) to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device."
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It is the Possition of the FDA, that health associated with mercury levels release by dental amalgam is not high enough to cause harm to patients. However, the FDA raised the classification of Dental Amalgam to a class 2 risk ( II moderate risk).
Its my personal feeling as a father and a dentist, that dental amalgam should not generally be continued to be utilized in routine dental applications. The mercury / silver fillings’ high level mercury and its potential future health considerations makes this choice of restoration a questionable alternative in almost any situation.
Dental Amalgam is of little value for use in the cosmetic enhancement of the patients smile and not recommended. Health risk due to mercury, although not fully known, seems to poss a question worth answering with more scientific research. Mercury is listed on the national list of known toxic substances and the “consumer should be ware”. We do not recommend mercury fillings be placed and have not provide this as an treatment option for many years. Should you have specific questions regarding dental amalgams for treatment or any other questions reqarding information provided in this article please contact our office and our offic staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have or provide you with any additional information and would be happy to arrange a consultation to discuss you dental concerns.
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Dental ceramics, ceramic veneers, ceramic inlays & onlays and full ceramic crowns, ceramic metalceramic bridges and dental implants or implant supported ceramic bridges or denture provide a variety of additional cosmetic solutions. These cosmetic teatment alternatives, which generally involve increase investment by the patient, provide the cosmetic dentist and dental cosmetics new technologies with exceptional cosmetic results. The alternative to the dental ceramics is often Cosmetic Composite fillings and primarily provide economical treatment alternatives.
By
Joseph C Ardizzone DDS
Federal Way Dental Center
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The Federal Way Dental Center in Federal Way Washington and Dr Joseph Ardizzone DDS PS have provided cosmetic dentistry, comprehensive rehabilitations and restorative treatment, orthopedic, and orthodontic care for more than 20 years. Our highly skilled clinical team and office staff receive great personal satisfaction in providing beautiful cosmetic results that our patients recognize to be exceptional dental treatment. The greatest reward for the dental treatment we provide is the dazzling smile of a happy patient.We invite you to experience our special way, of providing you the cosmetic dental care you deserve -- a beautiful smile and a positive dental experience.
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