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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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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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Visit dentist and book an appointment
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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 appointment of an dentist
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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. 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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