The most likely route of entry for mercury into the patient and dental personnel during the manipulation of amalgam is via:

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Mercury vapor is released from amalgam restorations when they are manipulated or removed. The vapor can be inhaled into the lungs and absorbed into the body. This is the most likely route of entry for mercury into the patient and dental personnel, as skin contact and intraoral absorption are less likely to result in significant exposure to mercury. Absorption in the gut is also possible, but less likely than inhalation of mercury vapor.

The Most Likely Route of Entry for Mercury into the Patient