Informative MERCURY FILLING VIDEO

From the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

The following is an authorized presentation of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. The speaker is an authorized representative of the Academy, Dr. David Kennedy.

Warning Label on the back of a container of mercury based filling material sold under the name Tytin by Kerr Dental. This was the label on a ten plus year old package of the filling material. Concerns about the material are not new. Look below for the current health warning information contained in the current Material Safety Data Sheet as of April 2009.

Warning Label for "silver" fillings sold under the name Tytin.

WARNING

• Ingestion: May cause Neurotoxic (nerve damaging effects)
• Nephrotoxic (kidney damaging)effects
• Inhalation: May cause Bronchiolitis (in bronchiolitis the airway becomes obstructed from the swelling of the bronchiole walls )
• Pneumonitis (pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs due to breathing in a foreign substance)
• Pulmonary Edema (pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluid in the lungs, which leads to swelling)
• Eyes & Skin: May cause redness and irritation to eyes and skin
• Acute Exposure: May cause sensitization and possible visual disturbances
• PERSONAL PROTECTION
• GLASSES Protective Clothing
• GLOVES Ventilation Hood
▪ California Prop 65 Warning: This product contains mercury, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm
• Keep Out of Reach of Children

LIMITED WARRANTY - LIMITATION OF KERR'S LIABILITY
Kerr's technical advice, whether verbal or in writing, is designed to assist dentists in using Kerr's product.

Such advice does not expand Kerr's limited warranty or relieve the dentist of testing Kerr's products to determine their suitability for the intended uses and procedures.

The dentist assumes all risk and liability for damages arising out of the improper use of Kerr's product.

As of April 2009 here are some of the warnings contained in the Health Hazard Data section of the Material Safety
Data Sheet for this product.


Acute Exposure: Inhalation of mercury vapor can cause cough, fever, nausea and vomiting. May cause nausea, vomiting, kidney damage and nerve effects.

Chronic Exposure: Inhalation
of high concentrations of mercury vapor over a long period may cause mercurialism.

Chronic Exposure: Symptoms include central nervous system (CNS) disorders.

Findings are extremely variable and include tremors, salivation, stomatitis, loosening of teeth, blue lines on gums, pain and numbness in extremities.

Effects and Hazards of Ingestion:
Neurotoxic/Nephrotoxic.

Effects and Hazards of Eye Contact: Irritant. Acute Exposure: Contact may cause irritation.

Mercury is corrosive and may cause corneal injury or burns.

Chronic Exposure: Mercury may be deposited in the lens of the eye, causing visual disturbances.

Effects and Hazards of Skin Contact: Irritant/Sensitizer/Neurotoxin/ Nephrotoxin.

Acute Exposure: May cause redness and irritation.
Chronic Exposure: Possible sensitization,
dermatitis and swelling.

Mercury may be absorbed through the skin causing urinary problems.

California Prop 65 Warning:
This product contains mercury, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A DENTIST