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I have a Mercury filling, I want to replace it, is there any clinic where SMART(Safe Mercury amalgam removal technique)
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Removing an old amalgam restoration and replacing it with either Composite Resin or Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) is a very common procedure in modern clinical dentistry. This process requires a specific safety protocol to manage mercury vapor during the removal stage, followed by selecting the proper restorative material based on the tooth's location and mechanical demands
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Yes. Any clinic with rubber dam usage can do SMART.
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First of all, Visit your dentist. An X-ray should be done to evaluate how deep the filling is.
With proper technique, using rubber dam isolation, high-volume suction, and adequate water spray, the instrument is used for the safe and effective removal of the filling.
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Any dental clinic that practices with rubber dam should be safe. Kindly visit the clinic near you and enquire on how they would remove it if they will use rubber dam or not.
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Yes, absolutely,you can visit dentist for the same.
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There is only one way to remove silver amalgam filling that is with airotar machine in the clinic and and it is completely safe.
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Take an X-ray before the procedure to know how deep is the amalgam filling and proceed
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Dr. Sidhi Jain
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Bikaner
If you have an old amalgam filling, first tell your dentist what problems you're experiencing and why you want it replaced.
If your amalgam filling is intact and causing no problems, there is generally no need to remove it. It is considered safe to leave it in place.
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If replacement is needed, consider a dental clinic that uses a rubber dam and high-volume suction, or a dental college with an associated hospital and proper mercury-handling facilities.
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During removal, proper ventilation, collection of amalgam waste, and safe disposal are important to minimise mercury exposure and protect the environment.
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Dr. Soniya
Dental Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Bikaner
Rubber dam isolation will be use . High volume suction and adequate water spray will be used during removal .
The filling will be remove carefully in larger pieces to minimize aerosol and vapour .
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mild sensitivity may occure during replacment of filling .
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