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PDF: Dentists Split Over Amalgam Fillings: The Wealthy Dentist Survey ...

Download 33 times Source: pdf.pr.com // Topic: Dentistry File Size: 56.82 kb // Total of Page: 4 Page(s) Last download by ibnsina Last download on: 1 week ago Share this info: Sample of page (click to enlarge) Short Desciption: mercury, silver and other metals used in dental fillings. Said one Wisconsin dentist, "When we were in dental school we were taught they were 'Silver ... Content Inside: Dentists Split Over Amalgam Fillings: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results Half of dentists are still placing amalgam fillings, while the other half no longer do, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. Many dentists expressed concerns over the possible toxic consequences of mercury amalgam and prefer to place newer composite fillings. Other dentists pointed to the superior performance of amalgam fillings and raised questions over the safety and durability of composite materials. Tiburon, CA, May 07, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Dentists are deeply divided over the issue of mercury amalgam fillings. In a recent dental marketing survey conducted by TheWealthyDentist.com, 52% of dentists reported they are no longer using mercury amalgam. The other 48% are still placing amalgam fillings. Some dentists criticized amalgam for its possible toxicity and tendency to fracture teeth; other dentists defended amalgams long history and superiority to more modern composite fillings. There is a significant difference between general