Amalgam phase down: baseline data preceding implementation in Nigeria

ConclusionAmalgam fillings constituted nearly 60% of the restorations of carious teeth. Training of dental students in placement of non ‐mercury alternatives to amalgam and Minimum Intervention Dentistry needs to be emphasized in dental schools. Phase‐down of amalgam should be intensified in Nigeria with the ultimate aim of a phase‐out in line with the Minamata Convention.

Source: International Dental Journal - December 5, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Donna C. Umesi, Omotayo A. Oremosu, John O. Makanjuola Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research