Mulligan, S., Kakonyi, G., Moharamzadeh, K. et al. (2 more authors) (2018) The environmental impact of dental amalgam and resin-based composite materials. British Dental Journal, 224. pp. 542-548. ISSN 0007-0610
Abstract
Direct-placement dental restorative materials include dental amalgam, glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer, compomer and resin-based composite (RBC). The choice of restorative material is determined by its ability to restore the structure and/or the aesthetic appearance of the dentition and to impart a net therapeutic value. In this way, the most appropriate material system is chosen to manage each particular clinical situation in the most effective manner. The most commonly used direct-placement materials in everyday modern dentistry are dental amalgam and resin-based composites. To date, concerns about the environmental impact from the use of dental materials has focused on dental amalgam and mercury release. It is now evident that the continued use of dental amalgam is time-limited on the basis of environmental pollution as recommended by the Minamata Treaty. The recommendations include a planned phase-down of use of dental amalgam with an anticipated complete phase-out by 2030. The environmental impact of other restorative dental materials deserves further consideration. This article provides a detailed overview of the environmental issues associated with the use of dental amalgam, the potential environmental issues associated with the alternative resin-based composite restorative materials and to consider recommendations for further research.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 Nature Publishing Group. This is an author-produced version of a paper accepted for publication in British Dental Journal. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION 002-2013 BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION 002-2013 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 01 May 2018 08:20 |
Last Modified: | 13 Oct 2018 00:39 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.229 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.229 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:130183 |