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Silver Amalgam removal
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I have amalgam fillings for more than 15 yrs, please suggest is it ok to remove and suggest places in Kolkata where they are removed with rubber dams and all precautions?
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Leakages and secondary caries are common disadvantages of amalgam fillings. Get replaced by composite restorations after doctor's suggestion.
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Hello sir,
Hope you are doing good. If the amalgam filling is good there is no need to get it removed. If not you can get it removed .
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Dr. Kirti Raina
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5 yrs exp
Jammu
Hie ..ya amalgam fillings has more retention then composite...if u have no discomfort then let it be...
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