The debate over whether mercury in dental fillings can leach out and cause a wide range of health problems — from multiple sclerosis and cancer to Alzheimer's disease — refuses to die down. The ...

Getting a filling is a common dental procedure that is used to treat cavities and protect teeth damaged by tooth decay. There are several types of filling material currently available to repair ...

Many people are now having their dental amalgam, or silver, fillings removed over concerns about the mercury used in them — ...

Some 40% of five-year-olds in the UK have tooth decay and at least one in 10 of these are treated with fillings. But anecdotal evidence from 50 dentists gathered by Manchester University researchers ...

The next time you have a cavity, you may want to weigh your filling options carefully. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that dental fillings made of amalgam—a mixture of mercury, ...

One of the ways you can restore the normal functionality of your damaged or decayed teeth is by getting dental fillings. According to Dr Nihal Yadav, BDS (PGI Rohtak), Amayra Dental Clinic, Kaushik ...

A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. Indulging in drinking alcohol or smoking may not only damage your teeth but also lead to increased ...

Researchers have engineered a biomaterial scaffold that allows cells to form tooth-like structures, a significant step ...

Researchers find that people who drink alcohol or men who smoke are more likely to suffer a failed dental filling. The research team also found a genetic difference in some patients associated with ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Composite Filling Market: 2017-2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global composite filling market in dental restoration is ...