inforMED
InjuryOIV

MERCURY SILVER AMALGAM

Received Jun 2, 2023 · Event occurred May 11, 2023

Report MW5118146 · MDR key 17059239

Device

Generic name

Dental Amalgam

Manufacturer

Unk

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

29 YR · Male

  • Inflammation
  • Pain
  • Swelling/ Edema
  • Inflammation
  • Pain
  • Swelling/ Edema

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DENTIST APPLIED A MERCURY SILVER AMALGAM FILING, AND AFTER WAITING A TWO WEEK PERIOD TO RECOVER, THAT OTHER FILLINGS RECENTLY RECEIVED BY THE SAME DENTIST TOOK TO HEAL, SWELLING INCREASED ALONG WITH INTENSE PAIN TENDERNESS, AND A LARGE PROTRUSION ON THE GUM IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO THE AFFECTED TOOTH.