Search for dissertations about: "amalgam"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the word amalgam.

2. 1. Health implications of dental amalgam

   Author : Aron Naimi-Akbar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Dental amalgam is one of the most widely used, but also the most controversial of dental restorative materials. Since its introduction during the first half of the 19th century, concerns have been raised about health hazards related to the toxicity of a major component of amalgam, mercury. READ MORE

4. 2. Pharmacokinetics of mercury from dental amalgam

   Author : Gunilla Sandborgh Englund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Human; dental amalgam; mercury; blood; plasma; urine; saliva; feces; pharmacokinetics; kidney; chelating agents.;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the present work has been to obtain quantitative and qualitative data on mercury from dental amalgam in humans. The influence of amalgam removal on mercury levels in blood, plasma and urine has been studied in twelve volunteers. All amalgam fillings were removed during one dental session. READ MORE

5. 3. Effects of mercury and fluoride on human immune cells : elucidation of mechanisms

   Author : Annika Loftenius; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : human; mercury; fluoride; HgCl2; lymphocyte; superantigen; T-cell receptor; TCRBV dental amalgam;

   Abstract : Mercury, from dental amalgam, and fluoride, administered to prevent dental caries, have been argued to cause adverse health effects. The aims of this thesis have been to examine in what manner the fluoride and mercuric ions interact with human immune cells and, in the case of mercury, if it would be possible to monitor a tentative in vivo effect by in vitro assays. READ MORE

6. 4. Dental restorative materials from a work environmental perspective

   Author : Emma-Christin Lönnroth; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

   Abstract : The main occupational health hazard for dental personnel is muscle-skeletal problem, followed by symptoms caused by exposure to chemicals. Clinical dental work includes exposure to a number of products like soap, detergents, disinfectants, amalgam, mono- and oligomers, catalysts, inhibitors, solvents and adhesives. Some are chemically very active. READ MORE

7. 5. Calcium aluminate cement as dental restorative : Mechanical properties and clinical durability

   Author : Karin Sunnegårdh-Grönberg; Jan van Dijken; Preben Hørsted Bindslev; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : mechanical properties; clinical; restorations; ceramic; cement; resin composite; adaptation; SEM; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : In 1995, the Swedish government recommended the discontinuation of amalgam as restorative in paediatric dentistry. Because the mercury content in amalgam constitutes an environmental hazard, its use has declined. READ MORE