MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF AMALGAM WASTE IN DENTAL OPERATORY

Jaya prakashD Patil, Nikhil Sa

Abstract

Unwanted release of mercury from mercury containing amalgam s is a great concern in the Dental operatory. Mercury is toxic that accumulates in the body with risk of many health problems . This manuscript discusses the various protocols for disposal of amalgam wastes.

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