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Is bisphenol used in composite dental fillings?

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Most do: Most composite fillings contain bisphenol.

Answered 11/21/2012

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes, in some.: Bisphenol is a constituent in most composite resins that are light-cured. It is suspected, but not proven, that this chemical mimics estrogen in the body.

Answered 1/13/2015

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Not anymore: Bpa (bisphenol a) is a resin used in some plastics. There is some evidence, tho nothing has been proven, that bpa may have harmful effects on child development. Dental sealants & newer composites don’t contain it. The american dental association states the bpa in the saliva after 2 hrs from old plastic fills is 200 x lower than the level epa (environmental protection association) considers safe.

Answered 11/24/2014

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Dr. Peter Certo answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Most composite filling materials do have bisphenol as an ingredient.

Answered 12/6/2012

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