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Possible Foetotoxic Effects of Mercury Vapour: a Case Report by Professor Stanley Gelbier and Jane Ingram


24/11/2007

A thirty-year old dental surgeon who worked until the 35th week of pregnancy in a surgery in which mercury vapour concentrations in excess of the threshold limit value (TLV) had been detected, gave birth at 42 weeks to a small-for-dates baby with severe brain damage. The possibility that this baby’s development might have been harmed by mercury is discussed and the literature relevant to teratogenicity of mercury reviewed.

Case Report

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The information on this website is not intended to, and does not, in anyway, constitute medical advice. The material is provided for information purposes only. It is based upon the Authors’ personal experiences. Please consult your qualified medical professional. Anyone considering removal of their amalgam fillings should be aware that the process is DANGEROUS as it releases highly toxic mercury vapour. It should only be undertaken by an experienced mercury-free dentist using full IAOMT protocols in order to minimise the risk of exposure to mercury.