Read the full SCENIHR opinion (2015)
Read also the previous summary on tooth filling material (2008)
Read also the previous summary on tooth filling material (2008)
Dental fillings: a concern for your health?
Safety of dental amalgam and alternative dental restoration materials
Safety of dental amalgam and alternative dental restoration materials
7. Are the relative risks of dental filling materials sufficiently documented?
Referring to amalgam alternatives, the SCENIHR considers that more experimental, clinical and epidemiological research is required to ensure patient safety in the future. The development of better amalgam alternatives is still the prime aim.