Oral Lichenoid Contact Lesions to Mercury and Dental Amalgam—A Review
Joint Authors
McParland, Helen
Warnakulasuriya, Saman
Source
Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Human oral mucosa is subjected to many noxious stimuli.
One of these substances, in those who have restorations, is dental amalgam which contains mercury.
This paper focuses on the local toxic effects of amalgam and mercury from dental restorations.
Components of amalgam may, in rare instances, cause local side effects or allergic reactions referred to as oral lichenoid lesions (OLLs).
OLLs to amalgams are recognised as hypersensitivity reactions to low-level mercury exposure.
The use of patch testing to identify those susceptible from OLL is explored, and recommendations for removing amalgam fillings, when indicated are outlined.
We conclude that evidence does not show that exposure to mercury from amalgam restorations poses a serious health risk in humans, except for an exceedingly small number of hypersensitivity reactions that are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
McParland, Helen& Warnakulasuriya, Saman. 2012. Oral Lichenoid Contact Lesions to Mercury and Dental Amalgam—A Review. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
McParland, Helen& Warnakulasuriya, Saman. Oral Lichenoid Contact Lesions to Mercury and Dental Amalgam—A Review. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
McParland, Helen& Warnakulasuriya, Saman. Oral Lichenoid Contact Lesions to Mercury and Dental Amalgam—A Review. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483162
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483162