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Formaldehyde in dentistry: a review for the millennium
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Formaldehyde in dentistry: a review for the millennium
J Clin Pediatr Dent.
1998 Winter.
Abstract
This article reviews the history and use of formaldehyde in dentistry. Research from outside the dental field is included, particularly those articles that pertain to mutagenicity and carcinogenicity. The controversies over the use of formocresol continue, despite overwhelming research citing deleterious effects.
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