Vol. 32 (3) 2011 Neuro endocrinology letters

Monitoring of selenium in oral cavity argyria - a clinical and microscopic study.

OBJECTIVE: Argyria is generally classified as localized or generalized condition. Distinct pigmentation of the oral mucosa in the vicinity of amalgam fillings is often referred to as amalgam tattoos. Pigmented areas can also be associated with silver-containing corrosion products of dental alloys used for prosthetic restorations. Silver.....