Is there Bisphenol A in dental sealants?
ADA Positions & Statements Bisphenol A and Dental Sealants, Composite Dental Fillings CHICAGO (December, 2007)Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in the manufacture of some types of plastics, primarily for consumer products. Concerns have been raised about the safety of such widespread use of BPA in consumer products, because laboratory testing has suggested that it may affect reproduction and development by mimicking the effects of the female hormone estrogen. To date, these effects observed in laboratory animals have not been observed in humans. Humans are exposed to BPA through its use by the food industry in the manufacture of epoxy resins that coat cans and polycarbonate bottles that hold foods and beverages. It is also used in the manufacture of some childrens toys, plastic tableware and infant bottles. BPA is also released to the environment in industrial and household wastes.
DA Positions & Statements Bisphenol A and Dental Sealants, Composite Dental Fillings CHICAGO (December, 2007)Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in the manufacture of some types of plastics, primarily for consumer products. Concerns have been raised about the safety of such widespread use of BPA in consumer products, because laboratory testing has suggested that it may affect reproduction and development by mimicking the effects of the female hormone estrogen. To date, these effects observed in laboratory animals have not been observed in humans. Humans are exposed to BPA through its use by the food industry in the manufacture of epoxy resins that coat cans and polycarbonate bottles that hold foods and beverages. It is also used in the manufacture of some childrens toys, plastic tableware and infant bottles. BPA is also released to the environment in industrial and household wastes.
ADA Positions & Statements Bisphenol A and Dental Sealants, Composite Dental Fillings CHICAGO (December, 2007)Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in the manufacture of some types of plastics, primarily for consumer products. Concerns have been raised about the safety of such widespread use of BPA in consumer products, because laboratory testing has suggested that it may affect reproduction and development by mimicking the effects of the female hormone estrogen. To date, these effects observed in laboratory animals have not been observed in humans. Humans are exposed to BPA through its use by the food industry in the manufacture of epoxy resins that coat cans and polycarbonate bottles that hold foods and beverages. It is also used in the manufacture of some childrens toys, plastic tableware and infant bottles. BPA is also released to the environment in industrial and household wastes. Although BPA is not an ingredient in any dental product, there is some evidence that some dental sealants
