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What is the This third edition of the Position Statement on the Use of Dental Amalgam adopted by the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) on 13 January 2020
use of alternative restorative materials to dental amalgam and recommends best practice in the management of restorative materials
continue to use amalgam restoration as it is cost effective
slow down the use of amalgam
the stand is the same as in the 1st edition of the Position statement of the use of Dental amalgam in 2002
What is the composition of amalgam
Bis-GMA and other diamethacrylate monomers
50% silica, alumina and mercury
Silicone dioxide, calcium carbonate
Liquid mercury and powdered alloy
The best way to place the amalgamator is:
In the closed cupboard
Should be lined with dry cloth
place on very large stainless steel tray for good ventilation
Place on stainless steel tray with appropriate size
All below are labels need to be displayed at the amalgam waste container except:
Biohazard sign
Amalgam waste
Name of YM of the clinic
Date of used
All below are not the right ways of handling amalgam except:
High volume suction must be used during removing amalgam restoration
Double glove should be practiced during handling amalgam
Amalgam waste on the instrument should not be removed before disinfected to prevent evaporation of mercury
Wearing a mask is not compulsory during handling amalgam
How to dispose extracted tooth with intact amalgam restoration
Amalgam should be removed from the tooth before disposed
Disposed it as clinical waste
Disposed it as amalgam waste
Disinfected the tooth and dispose as amalgam waste
Where should the amalgam capsule dispose
Clinical waste
Domestic waste
Amalgam waste
Neither above
Here is the PPE needed during handling amalgam except
Double the surgical glove
Mask
Gown
Face shield
Patient request to change an old amalgam restoration on posterior tooth done 10years ago due to his concern regarding mercury toxicity. On examination, the restoration was intact with no sign and symptom. What should the operator do?
Change the restoration to composite resin
Explain to patient regarding risk of toxicity and old amalgam is not necessary to be changed if still in good condition
Refer to restorative specialist as the case should be handled by specialist
Remove amalgam and initiate endodontic treatment and crown
All are related to amalgam best practice Except:
Training
Amalgam management procedure
Amalgam waste procedure
Legal action under Dental Act for practitioner who are still using amalgam in dental treatment
