Hollistic Removal of Amalgam Fillings

There is a big controversy on the toxicity of Mercury Amalgams.

The S.M.A.R.T protocol is the latest method used by Metal Free Clinics.

Hollistic Dentistry mainly focus on using biocompatible materials like composite resins or zirconia instead of using metals. 

So what is an hollistic removal of amalgam fillings? Is the safe removal of Mercury Amalgams using a high-powered oral vacuum to reduce the mercury exposure and other toxic vapors. This safety precautions are known as the S.M.A.R.T. Protocol.

Some dentist call them "Silver Fillings" but to be honest they have more mercury than silver on them. 

Mercury Amalgams are a combination of metals including: silver, copper and tin. The proportion of mercury consist on over 50% because it helps all this metals combine together.

S.M.A.R.T. PROTOCOL

The IAOMT protocol recommendations for amalgam removal are known as the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART). 

Reduce mercury vapors by cooling with water
All removal must be done under copious amounts of cool water to reduce heatand a conventional high speed evacuation device to capture mercury discharges are required to reduce ambient mercury levels.
Reduced drilling of the amalgam
The amalgam needs to be sectioned into chunks and removed in as large of pieces as possible using a small diameter carbide drill. By cross hatching the material and removing bulk pieces.
High volume suction with custom isolation tip.
High speed evacuation produces better capture when fitted with a Clean Up device,45, 87 which is not mandatory but is preferred.
Provide Clear air for the patient
External air or oxygen delivered via a nasal mask for the patient also should be utilized to assure the patient does not inhale any mercury vapor or amalgam particulate during the procedure. A nasal cannula is an acceptable alternative for this purpose as long as the patient’s nose is completely covered with an impermeable barrie
Use a rubber dam
Dental dam that is made with non-latex nitrile material should be placed and properly sealed in the patient’s mouth.Patient saliva suction behind the rubber dam.
Use of non-latex gloves
Non-latex nitrile gloves must be utilized by the dentist and all dental personnel in the room.
Inmediatly clean up
After the fillings have been removed and replaced, the dentist or dental assistant should immediately remove and dispose of the patient’s protective covering and thoroughly clean his face and neck. All mercury safe dentists should routinely do this but remind the assistant if she forgets, after all you don't want to take any mercury home with you.
Use of Charcoal
Once the removal process is complete, the patient’s mouth should be thoroughly flushed with water and then rinsed out with a slurry of charcoal, chlorella or similar adsorbent.
Protect Patient Skin and Clothing
A full body, impermeable barrier, as well as a full head/face/neck barrier under/around the dam, should be utilized

SMART Amalgam Removal Cost in Mexico

S.M.A.R.T. Mercury fillings removal cost

$30 USD Contact

Alternatives to Silver Fillings

Depending on the missing portion of your teeth, It might be restored with a tooth colored composite filling the same day.

Composite fillings are made of resin wich is also a liquid restoration that will solidify and then be pulished to fit your bite.

There are some cases when the tooth damage is higher. 

In this cases an indirect filling is custom made in our dental lab from  solid porcelain or Zirconia to create an inlay / onlay restoration.

Cost of Dental Fillings in Mexico

Composite Fillings

$70 - $130 USD Contact

Ceramic Inlay

$450 USD Contact

Zirconia Inlay

$450 USD Contact

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