Dental fillings made from amalgam
Dental fillings made from amalgam pros cons list - Overview of the advantages and disadvantages
Dental fillings made of amalgam have been widely used for many years
As amalgam fillings are in many states the only free filling offered by health insurance companies, they are usually the most popular choice.
However, the EU is introducing an absolute ban on amalgam from 2025. It is therefore all the more controversial that the most health insurance companies have not yet provided a free alternative.
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Amalgam fillings are covered by health insurance
Mercury is a very toxic substance
Amalgam fillings are very resilient and have an antibacterial effect
It is an outrage that amalgam is already banned for pregnant women, children and people with kidney disease - but not for the general public
Amalgam can be easily processed by the dentist
Mercury is released when inserting or drilling out
Amalgam fillings are dark and do not look natural
The abrasion causes small parts of the filling to come loose again and again
...Amalgam fillings consist of 50% mercury
Allergic reactions
Amalgam waste pollutes the environment