L3. Almalgam

Question 1

What are the two greatest risks of mercury in the dental office?

Answer 1

1. Greatest risk is to office staff from Mercury vapor. Mercury evaporates at room temperature & the lungs aborb most of the vapor. Mercury toxicity affects the kidneys & the CNS.
2. Mercury in the env’t.

Question 2

What are the 2 basic particle shapes of amalgam & what three types of alloys are they used to make?

Answer 2

Particle shapes:
1. Lathe cut
2. Spherical
Alloy types:
1. Lathe cut
2. Spherical
3. Admixed

Question 3

What is the biggest concern patients have with amalgam?

Answer 3

Aesthetics