Av. del Paral·lel 84, Barcelona

Amalgam removal

Amalgam removal

Do you have old metal fillings and would like to change them?

Let us explain you how to do it safely

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The old metal amalgam fillings were restorations that used to last for many years thanks to the effect that the products of metal corrosion are toxic to bacteria. However, they are composed of an alloy of different metals coupled with mercury.

Its main drawbacks, apart from its unsightly appearance, are that they do not adhere to the tooth (thus leaving it weak), and that its coefficient of thermal expansion is very different from that of the natural tooth. In other words, every time a person with metallic fillings takes a cold or hot meal, the contraction and dilation that the amalgam suffers is very different from that of the tooth. That is why, over the years, small fractures and cracks in the teeth are usually generated.

Replacing them with new composite or ceramic materials can be a good idea. This esthetic fillings are strongly bonded to the surface of the teeth (that is, they strengthen, seal and protect it). They also have a coefficient of thermal expansion much more similar to that of natural teeth. And of course, its aesthetic appearance is extraordinary and looks really natural. However, if we are going to remove the old metal fillings, it is recommended to do it safely, to avoid that during the process the patient can be exposed excessively to the remains of mercury and other heavy metals. That is why we suggest following the following protection measures:

  • Taking supplements, chelators and vitamins before and after the intervention
  • Removal of the amalgams under the isolation of a rubber dam (which prevents the patient from swallowing or breathing any remaining amalgam)
  • Special amalgam filters in the dental equipment aspirators
  • High-powered surgical aspirator next to the tooth during treatment (which removes mercury vapors that may be generated)
  • Eye protection for patients and professionals
  • Nasal protection of the patient and application of oxygen in some cases

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Ares con un cachorro
Ares junto a un ibon

Ares

Receptionist

Our efficient receptionist is always ready to help, and attends to everyone with a smile. She is also a specialist in osteopathy and massage. She loves the mountains, the beach and animals.

Angels en la montaña

Angels

Commercial
Department

Our Head of Customer Service among a thousand other things. She organises fantastic team activities for us. She has recently become a proud grandmother. She loves weekend getaways, arts and crafts, and makes a party out of any tradition.

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Isabel

Periodontics

Another of our gum specialists, although she is always training in other specialities and has an infinite interest in learning about any subject. She loves the beach because it helps her to ‘reset’ every August.

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Dra. Gemma Mayor

Oral Rehabilitation

Specialist in Oral Surgery and in alternative integral therapies such as Neural Therapy, Mastication-Respiration Rehabilitation,… She loves dancing, yoga, self-knowledge, travelling, animals and living as much as possible in contact with nature.

La Dra. Jennifer Martín cantando
La Dra. Jennifer Martín practicando el senderismo

Dra. Jennifer Martín

Oral Rehabilitation

She has collaborated with the clinic since she finished her degree and is a lecturer on the Postgraduate Course in Advanced Aesthetics that we teach for other dentists at the Catalan Society of Dentistry. She devotes much of her free time to continuing her education, but she also loves flamenco, ballet, playing the guitar and singing.

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Anna jugando al sumo

Anna

Auxiliary

Anna, in addition to assisting Dr. José Luis Padrós, is in charge of organising the entire stock of materials, especially the implants. She loves going to her village with her children and meeting friends.

La Dra. Margarita Monterrubio montando a caballo
La Dra. Margarita Monterrubio haciendo senderismo

Dra. Margarita Monterrubio

Orthodontics and General

Co-director of the clinic. Although she has worked in all specialties, what she enjoys most is orthodontics, both in adults and children. In addition to patient care, she is also part of the clinic’s management. As a good islander (she is Mallorcan) she loves the sea, the beach, nature and her great passion is animals, especially horses.

La Dra. Inés Fernández Guallart aficionada al teatro

Dra. Inés Fernández Guallart

Oral rehabilitation

Collaborator for some years in the clinic and associate lecturer in the Postgraduate course in Advanced Aesthetics that we teach for other dentists in the Catalan Society of Dentistry. Lecturer at the University of Barcelona. She specialised in the United States in implantology and oral rehabilitation, endodontics, aesthetics, periodontics… She loves theatre, dressing up, travelling, nature walks, and all kinds of handicrafts.

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Cristina

Auxiliary, Hygienist

Another of our veterans. She is very skilled in all laboratory work, and masters all specialities as an assistant and hygienist. She now assists our collaborators, Dr. Fernández and Dr. Martín. She enjoys hiking and playing beach tennis.

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mujer acariciando a un gato

Rosa

Auxiliary, Hygienist

Incredible as it may seem, she has been with us for 30 years. He is a hygienist, although she masters all areas of the profession, she is a specialist in “Platelet Rich Plasma”, she is Dr. Monterrubio’s assistant, and she also helps Dr. Padrós to coordinate the Postgraduate Course in Advanced Aesthetics which she directs at the Catalan Society of Odontology. She always makes sure that we are all well. Passionate Ballet and loves cats and travelling.

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Pilar haciendo trecking

Pilar

Auxiliary

She has been working with Dr. Esteban Padrós for a lifetime. Both joined our team definitively in 2020, and we are delighted to have them on board. She loves walks in the mountains and nature.

El Dr. Esteban Padrós dibujando
El Dr. Esteban Padrós practicando la fotografía

Dr. Esteban Padrós

Oral rehabilitation

Cousin of Dr. José Luis Padrós, he has been working with us for many years. Fortunately, in 2020 he moved to our clinic permanently. He is also an associate professor in the Postgraduate in Advanced Aesthetics that we teach for other dentists in the Catalan Society of Dentistry. He masters all specialties, and has special skills with the new 3D digital design programs, adapting easily to all new technologies. He loves drawing, photography, sports, travelling, reading, listening to music and cinema.

Raquel riendo con su hija
Raquel leyendo y haciendo senderismo con su hija

Raquel

Periodontics

She is one of our gum specialists, although she really helps us with a thousand other things. She started with us when she was very young. She loves reading, dogs, walks in the countryside, she is an excellent cook, but what she enjoys most is doing any of these things with her wonderful daughter.

El Dr. José Luis Padrós en el gimnasio

Dr. Jose Luis Padrós

Scientific Director

Alma mater of our clinic. Director of the Postgraduate Course in Advanced Aesthetics that we teach for other dentists at the Catalan Society of Dentistry. Insatiable supplier of new techniques and materials, especially in the fields of dental aesthetics, rehabilitation with prostheses and implantology. He spends much of his free time preparing for the training he gives, but still finds time to cycle, ski, play tennis, golf and paddle tennis.

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foto Inés practicando sernderismo

Inés

Maintenance

She has been in the family since she was very young. She keeps our clinic spotless and magazine-ready following strict cleaning protocols. She loves walks in the countryside, picking asparagus and mushrooms, cooking, handicrafts, she is a painter and enjoys trips with her friends.

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foto Esther en África comiendo con unos niños

Esther

Periodontics

Gum specialist. She is a dreamer, creative, involved in a thousand social causes. She is in love with Africa, especially with her children.