Causes Of Treatment

Removal of amalgam

You wouldn’t work on a Pravets-8 computer these days, would you? Even if you can get this pride of Bulgarian technology from the 1980s from somewhere, its outdated concept makes it impossible to use in modern reality.

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What is it?

Removal of amalgam

You wouldn’t work on a Pravets-8 computer these days, would you? Even if you can get this pride of Bulgarian technology from the 1980s from somewhere, its outdated concept makes it impossible to use in modern reality.

The same is true for some healing methods and materials in dentistry. They were once considered correct, reliable and workable solutions. But in our time, science has categorically denied them and replaced them with much more effective and safer means for health. One of these crossed out healing methods is the amalgam filling. It’s already been proven – this filling has no place in your mouth just like the Pravets-8 has no place on your desk.

How does it harm us?

Amalgam

Only two or three decades ago, the most popular material for caries treatment in dentistry was amalgam obturation. Our more mature patients remember those gray metal fillings. There is no way to forget them – they are noticeable from afar with every smile, contrast strongly with the whiteness of the teeth and often leave an unpleasant metallic taste in the mouth. And their shortcomings do not end there.

Many people still keep one of these fillings in their mouth. If you are one of them, come to Medical Dent. We are one of the few dental clinics that offer amalgam removal and replacement with high quality, aesthetic material in the natural shade of your smile.  

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Why is it necessary to remove the amalgam filling?

Because amalgam is a mixture of several types of metals, including mercury. It is the main reason today that these obturations are considered unsafe for health. Everyone knows that mercury is poisonous. And even though the amounts of it in the filling are small, they can still be released and transferred into the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. Fatal consequences are unlikely to occur, but real health problems are not ruled out. It is therefore best to spare your body such toxic compounds.

The European Union is working hard to phase out the use of dental amalgam for all members of the population. It is forbidden for children under 15. as well as in pregnant and lactating women.

How does the procedure work?

Amalgam obturation removal is an easy and painless procedure that aims to replace unsightly metal obturation with a modern and aesthetically pleasing alternative. It proceeds in the following steps:

1. Isolation

The treated tooth is completely isolated using a latex cloth. This is done to prevent the penetration of dust or particles of amalgam into the mouth – on the one hand. And of bacteria through the saliva in the tooth during treatment – on the other.

2. Patient protection

The patient is fitted with a mask over the mouth and nose, as well as special protective goggles – preventive measures against possible metal particles.

3. Safe removal

The amalgam is removed using precision instruments that prevent damage to the tooth structure. If the tooth underneath is healthy, the patient feels no pain. With deeper caries and damage that has occurred over the years under the metal filling, there may be soreness. An anaesthetic is then applied to remove the filling and treatment proceeds.

4. Filling new seals

After successful removal of the amalgam, the site is filled with modern and completely safe composites.

Trust Medical Dent!

Why trust Medical Dent for this service?

Because
dental clinic
Medical Dent is the only one in Bulgaria that has
SMART certificate from IAOMT
which, according to a globally recognized standard, gives us the right to safely remove amalgam. И because Medical Dent Dental Clinic is a pioneer of innovation in Bulgaria. Since our inception, we have been fully committed to the mission of treating our patients with the most advanced clinical protocols and state-of-the-art equipment.

We keep pace with the development of dentistry, which offers more and more successful solutions for the patient. That is why we take absolutely personally the need to turn our backs on old and compromised methods of treatment. To offer new, modern, aesthetic and sustainable solutions for your smile!

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