The E.U.'s ban on dental amalgam fillings aims to eliminate mercury usage, aligning with the broader Zero Pollution Action Plan to tackle environmental contamination, including microplastics.
Tilly Metz noted that the regulation could prevent roughly 10 tons of mercury from contaminating the environment by 2030, marking a significant reduction in mercury pollution.
This new ban goes beyond the requirements of the UN's Minamata Convention, demonstrating the E.U.'s commitment to prioritizing environmental and public health over existing dental practices.
While the ban does not directly address the health of individuals with existing fillings, it raises concerns about the long-term implications of mercury exposure from dental amalgam.
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