Pediatric Dental Amalgam Filling (Mercury/Silver Alloy) — child safety profile
Severe riskSilver-mercury amalgam dental restorations still used in some pediatric dental settings, containing approximately 50% elemental mercury by weight.
What is this product?
Silver-mercury amalgam dental restorations still used in some pediatric dental settings, containing approximately 50% elemental mercury by weight. Mercury vapor is continuously released during chewing, grinding, and brushing, absorbed through lungs and oral mucosa. Children's higher respiration rate per body weight, developing nervous system, and frequent teeth grinding (bruxism) increase mercury exposure. WHO and EU have moved to phase out amalgam use in children, but it remains common in many countries and lower-cost dental settings.
What's in it
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Primary Matrix Metal (Elemental Mercury)
Alloy Component (Zinc In Some Formulations)
Trace Contaminant In Alloy Powder
Who's most at risk
- Infants — Developing organ systems, higher exposure per body weight, immature detoxification systems
- Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight
Frequently asked questions
What's in Pediatric Dental Amalgam Filling (Mercury/Silver Alloy)?
This product type can contain: Mercury (inorganic/elemental), Zinc chloride, Lead (Pb), among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Who should be careful with Pediatric Dental Amalgam Filling (Mercury/Silver Alloy)?
Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: infants, children.
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