{"id":137,"date":"2011-10-13T21:47:21","date_gmt":"2011-10-13T21:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2021-10-03T19:46:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-03T19:46:35","slug":"preparation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/?page_id=137","title":{"rendered":"Our Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Can any dentist remove mercury amalgam &#8220;silver&#8221; &nbsp;fillings?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/100_2236.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-631\" title=\"100_2236\" src=\"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/100_2236-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/100_2236-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/100_2236-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/100_2207-150x150.jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iowamercuryfreedentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/100_2555-150x150.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Dentists remove fillings every day. However, this is usually done in a manner exposing the patient to dangerous levels of mercury. Therefore, it is best to seek out a dentist who knows how to protect the patient from this increased exposure is also knowledgeable in detoxification protocols.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our procedures for mercury amalgam filling removal are consistent with those deemed to be \u00a0&#8220;safe&#8221; by the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology), of which Dr. Hanus is a member, and include:<\/p>\n<p>Finding a dentist properly trained in safe mercury filling removal and inquiring about the following amalgam removal protocols:<\/p>\n<p>Utilizing an efficient suction system in the oral cavity with a special tip or its equivalent to contain amalgam particles and mercury vapors.<\/p>\n<p>Utilizing a nitrile (rubber) dental dam to protect from breathing mercury vapors through mouth or from swallowing scraps of mercury fillings.<\/p>\n<p>Operating a vacuum system at maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Applying copious amounts of water to the filling during removal.<\/p>\n<p>Removing the amalgam in \u00a0segments to minimize the generation of mercury vapor and amalgam particulate.<\/p>\n<p>Providing the patient and dental staff with a mercury-free source of air.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IAOMT video on &#8220;Safe Removal of Amalgam Fillings&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SMART RECOMMENDATIONS\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AO_6W-Hnt64?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Through years of thought and practice we have designed a way for our patients to experience the highest dental amalgam removal.&nbsp; We laid out the key components in what patients should look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient-dentist understanding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient and staff safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre removal preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An experienced dentist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A safe evacuation of mercury vapor and particles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can any dentist remove mercury amalgam &#8220;silver&#8221; &nbsp;fillings? \u00a0 Dentists remove fillings every day. However, this is usually done in a manner exposing the patient to dangerous levels of mercury. 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