{"id":13000,"date":"2025-02-27T10:34:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T09:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/?p=13000"},"modified":"2025-02-27T10:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T09:35:00","slug":"european-union-bans-silver-amalgams-why-and-how-it-affects-us-as-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velezylozano.com\/en\/european-union-bans-silver-amalgams-why-and-how-it-affects-us-as-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"The European Union bans silver amalgams - why and how does it affect us as patients?"},"content":{"rendered":"
As some of you may already know thanks to the media, on 1 January 2025 a European Union measure in favour of public health came into force, banning the use of dental amalgam in new restorations. Although in Spain it has been out of use for more than ten years, reaching a turning point in 2018 when its use was discouraged at a state level by the College of Dentistry for the treatment of baby teeth, children under 15 years of age and pregnant or breastfeeding women, this decision marks a before and after in the use of this material in dental terms.<\/p>\n
Dental amalgam, traditionally valued for its durability and ease of application, contains mercury, which has raised concerns for years about the possible release of vapours and health effects.<\/p>\n
Although research has debated whether these risks exist, the EU's decision was based on the precautionary principle, which aims to minimise any potentially harmful exposure.<\/p>\n
In this new scenario, aesthetic and functional alternatives have gained ground. Composites, ceramics and other dental adhesives have made significant advances in recent years.<\/p>\n