|
The amalgam filling material, an alloy of silver, mercury and other metals, has been in use for decades. When first developed, it had major advantages over other dental materials of the day. It was inexpensive, easy to work with and, when properly placed, could last for many years. However, it also could cause further damage to the tooth because of incompatible thermal expansion rate, developed micro-cracks that allowed further decay and was unsightly, being metallic itself and causing discoloration in adjacent tooth and gum tissues. Most important, it contained mercury, a known toxin. |
Custom-crafted Bridges | |
|
Missing tooth replacement | ||
|
|
Currently there is a number of composite, porcelain and other types of bio-compatible, tooth-colored dental materials available. They allow a more conservative preparation, have aesthetic appearance, reinforce the remaining tooth structure and have excellent wear and longevity |
Tooth-colored Fillings |
|
Minimum tooth reduction | ||
|
No Black Edges | ||
|
Natural Color and Translucency | ||
|
Implants | ||
|
Conservative Reinforced Restorations | ||
|
Pre-medication Available | ||
|
In our office we use specific equipment and protocols to remove existing faulty amalgam fillings, taking care that the patient is not contaminated by mercury during the procedure. |
Mercury Removal Protocols | |
