Mercury complexing substance for dental use

摘要

A substance for reduction of the contaminating mercury content left behind in teeth after removal of an amalgam filler is a binder for mercury. Also included are Independent claims for (i) a dental inlay containing the binder for reduction of mercury concentrations; (ii) a temporary cavity closure for mercury content reduction containing the binder and mineral or resin; and (iii) a method for reduction of mercury concentrations in teeth using both the inlay and cavity closure.