Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Implants |
Crown Components08/26/2005 |
Is any silver, or mercury used in the making or gluing of crowns?
There is absolutely no mercury in the making or luting of crowns; however, some of the metal alloys used to make crowns contain silver. There are many metal alloys from which to choose. No luting agents contain silver.
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Nancy L Clelland, DMD, MSD Professor of Restorative & Prosthetic Dentistry College of Dentistry The Ohio State University |