Dental Amalgam
Mercury was integrated into widespread American dentistry through regulatory approval despite being a neurotoxin. Dental amalgam fillings are one of the two main sources of mercury exposure for most people. Mercury's liquid state at room t…
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Mercury was integrated into widespread American dentistry through regulatory approval despite being a neurotoxin. Dental amalgam fillings are one of the two main sources of mercury exposure for most people. Mercury's liquid state at room temperature allows it to mold to tooth surfaces, making it suitable for dental applications. Mercury was selected for dental materials both for its physical properties and its antimicrobial characteristics.