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What are the best procedures to use during amalgam removal to limit mercury ingestion by patient?

April 26, 2017amalgam best ingestion limit mercury patient procedures Removal

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What are the best procedures to use during amalgam removal to limit mercury ingestion by patient?

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Dental amalgams should best be removed with rubber dam in place and high speed suction in a well ventilated dental surgery. The suction unit should have a filter that collects the amalgam pieces which should be disposed of thoughtfully.