Every day dentists place carcinogenic substances into living human bodies.  Is Dentistry a cause of cancer?

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Most products which are to be used inside or on the body are usually accompanied by a written description which must be lodged with the Food and Drug Administration in America and the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia.  They must be publicly available on demand. 
They are called 'Material Safety Data Sheets"
(If you search the net for "MSDS + product name"  you will find the full articles.)

 

  

Note that these materials are placed inside the tooth & left there.

These compounds are "'sealed" into the tooth.  The problem is that they do not stay there.  In fact dentistry has never been able to find a way to SEAL a root canal.

They will leak from the tooth slowly all of the time - 24hours/day.
The same is true for their Decomposition Products.

   

Why are patients NOT INFORMED
that these materials,
with there possible consequences,
will be placed in their bodies?

Surely this information is critical to making an informed decision about the treatment to be embarked upon.
All materials which are placed in a tooth will spread throughout the body via the blood and the lymph, and also will be transported back to the brain along nerve fibres!  
 
     
 

I have tabulated below the more interesting information for these products, from their accompanying MSDS's, which are to be implanted into living bodies.

Note that italicized text are my additions and not found in the MSDS.

Product

Manufacturer

Dangerous Components

Contents

Dangerous Decomposition Products

Warnings
 

AH26  Powder

Dentsply DeTrey GmBH

Bismuth (111) Oxide
Methanamine  25%
Silver    10%
Titanium Dioxide   5%

+ Non Hazardous Additions - Undisclosed

Formaldehyde
Nitrogen Oxides
Ammonia

Skin Irritant
Eye Irritant
Sensitization Inhalation and Skin contact

Additional Toxicological Information:  Harmful.  Irritant.  Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system

 

AH26 Resin

Dentsply DeTrey GmBH

Undisclosed

Bisphenol-A-diglycidylether

Skin Irritant
Eye Irritant
Sensitization by Skin contact
After Swallowing:  Rinse mouth thoroughly and then drink plenty of water.  Call a doctor immediately.


General Protective and Hygienic measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Use skin protection cream for skin protection

Ecological Information: Do not allow product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
 

Pro Root MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate)

Note;
This material is used to seal the end of a root canal at its apex in the procedure known as Retrograde Root Filling.

In other words it is placed in the bone within a couple inches of your brain.  It is a wet area of the body!
(Comment By Robert Gammal)

Dentsply

Portland Cement Clinker 75%
Gypsum  5%
Bismuth Oxide 20%

Impurities may include Crystaline Silica (Carcinogen), calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, potassium and sodium sulphate compounds

Exposure to wet substance may cause irreversible skin or eye destruction in the form of chemical third degree burns.
May cause blindness. 
Prolonged exposure can cause severe skin damage in the form of caustic chemical burns.
Exposure to moisture will produce caustic calcium Hydroxide.

Pro Root MTA … chemically reacts with water, and some of the intermediate products of this reaction pose a far more severe hazard than does the material itself.

This product contains chemicals (trace metals) known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

The major components of Pro Root (calcium silicate compounds, and calcium compounds containing aluminium oxide and gypsum) are considered Hazardous.
 

Ferric Sulphate

NOTE;
This material is now used as the material of choice to seal treat baby teeth in a procedure called PULPOTOMY.

It is placed daily in children's teeth and bodies. 

No consideration is given to the systemic effects.

(Comment By Robert Gammal)

 

 

WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS THE LIVER.

Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

First Aid Measures;
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
Low toxicity in small quantities but larger dosages may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and black stool. Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron poisoning. Liver damage, coma, and death from iron poisoning has been recorded.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May cause skin discoloration with irritation.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged exposure of the eyes may cause discoloration. Repeated high exposure could cause too much iron to build up in the body. Symptoms of upset stomach, nausea, constipation and black bowel movements may occur. Chronic exposure may cause liver effects.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

 
 

AH Plus Paste A

Dentsply DeTrey GmBH

 

+ Non Hazardous Additions - Undisclosed

Epoxy Resins
Calcium Tungstate
Zirconium Oxide
Silica
Iron Oxide Pigments

25068-38-6 Reaction product
Xi; R36-38-43

Eye & Skin irritation
Sensitization by Skin
Warning:  contains epoxy resins or amines which may cause Sensitisation in susceptible persons.

Ecological Information:  Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage.

 

AH Plus Paste B

Dentsply DeTrey GmBH

113506-22-2  N,N-Dibenzyle-5-oxanoandiamin-1,9  Xn;  R  22-36-37-38
768-94-5   10% amantadine  Xn;  R 20-21-22-36-37-38  5%

Amines
Calcium Tungstate
Zirconium Oxide
Silica
Silicone Oil

Irritant Gases / vapours.

What are they

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Sensitization by Skin
Local and systemic allergic reaction have been reported

Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.  Water Hazard class 2 (German regulation) (Self assessment) : hazardous for water.    HOW

 

Tubli-Seal Base

Kerr Corporation

 

Mineral oil-not disclosed   
Zinc Oxide
Cornstarch
Barium Sulphate
Lecithin

May cause allergic dermatitis.
Latex gloves to avoid skin contact recommended
Inhalation: Prolonged exposure may cause drowsiness
 

Tubli-Seal Accelerator

Kerr

4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol
(Euginol oil of cloves)

Thimol
Iodide
Dimeric acid resin

 

Skin and Eye irritant.  May cause allergic dermatitis
 

Pulp Canal Sealer Powder

Kerr

Silver Powder
Zinc Oxide

Thymol Iodide

 

Eye and Skin Irritant
Allergic Dermatitis
May cause Drowsiness
 

Pulp Canal Sealer Liquid

Kerr Corporation

4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol
(Euginol oil of cloves)

Balsam Resin

 

Eye and Skin Irritant
Allergic Dermatitis
May cause Drowsiness
 

Ketac-Endo Aplicap

ESPE

 

Glass Ionomer

 

Eye iritation
 

Roeko Seal Automix

Roeko Dental

 

Polydimethylpolymethylhydrogensiloxane
Silicone oil
Paraffin Oil
Zirconium Dioxide
Hexachoroplatinic acid

None known

None known
 

Procosol

Dentalez Inc.

 

Zinc Oxide
Bismuth Subcarbonaate
Hydrogenated Resin
Sodium Borate
Barium Sulphate
Euginol Liquid

Decomposes to:
Toxic Sodium Oxide
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide

Eye and skin irritation
Dermatitis
           
  Gutta Percha Points are the "Bricks" that are placed in the canal to try to seal it.  They are inserted after the cement is spun into the canal.  Patients are usually NOT informed that they are Latex based.  If you have a latex allergy you may have serious consequences to your health from having these inserted into your tooth.

Natural GP tm

Soft Core Dental

 

Gutta Percha             29%
Zinc Oxide                29%
Barium Sulphate       29%
Titanium Oxide         11%
Antioxidant       <2%     Undisclosed
Iron Oxide (Colour agent)
Mastication Agent         Undisclosed

                 

 
 

Endomethasone

Septodont

 

Dexamethasone
Hydrocortisone acetate
Thymol Iodide
Paraformaldehyde
Barium Sulphate
Radio-opaque excipient
Euginol
Peppermint Oil
Anise Oil
Zinc Oxide

“WARNING:  …………..contains therapeutic agents known to be potentially Neurotoxic.”

“Therefore due to the known toxicity of Paraformaldehyde in particular, the paste should be confined to the root canal and should not penetrate nor be extruded beyond the apex.”

Can cause allergy
 

N2

This material is used widely in the UK and most poorer countries and those with a National Dental Health Scheme, as well as the USA

See  the Sargenti Opposition Society to read more on this disaster http://www.sargentipaste.org/index.html

Zinc Oxide
Euginol
Formaldehyde
Peanut Oil

 

Formaldehyde is a potent carcinogenis
 

Kalzinol

 

Zinx Oxide
Euginol

 

 
 

Vitrabond

 

GIC

 

 
 

Sealapex (Base & catalyst)

Kerr Corporation

Isobutyl Salycilate Resin
Silicon Dioxide
Barium Sulphate
Titanium Dioxide Pigment
N-ethyl Toluene solfanamide resin
Zinc Oxide
Calcium Oxide

 

Eye & skin Irritatnt
Allergic Dermatitis
Drowsiness

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