Mercury toxicity in the dental office: a neglected problem

作者: Donald G. Mantyla , Orson D. Wright

DOI: 10.14219/JADA.ARCHIVE.1976.0177

关键词: HygieneEnvironmental healthDentistryToxicationMercury (element)MedicineDental OfficesMercury poisoning

摘要: Symptoms of mercury poisoning and safeguards against contamination dental offices are given. Office conditions that led to toxication in two Utah dentists described. Safe vapor levels can be maintained if good hygiene is practiced the office. listed. Although office practices were corrected, nearly 20 months passed before their symptoms subsided.

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