Hall G. V-Tox. Int Symposium "Status Quo and Perspectives of Amalgam and Other Dental Materials" European Academy, Ostzenhausen/Germany. April 29 - May 1, 1994. Abstract.

Abstract: "V-Tox is the name given to a series of procedures whose purpose is: 1. Removal of dental metals stored in the body. 2. Protection for the sensitive patient from metals released during dental restorative treatment. In order to achieve maximum effect the full V-Tox protocol must be followed in the correct order. The protocol consists of: 1. Patient preparation - candida elimination, gut porosity reduced, special diet, preparation of the primary and secondary body detoxification systems and short term systemic steroids. 2. Metal removal from the mouth using full IAOMT protocols developed for minimising exposure of metals during dental procedures. 3. Infusion of hyperosmolar sodium ascorbate at the same time as the dental intervention. Sodium ascorbate is administered in lactated Ringer's solution at a pH of 7.0 and an osmolality of over 1200 mOsmol/l dosage of 0.7-0.75 g/kg depending upon the type and severity of the condition presented by the patient. Sodium ascorbate is utilised in the body in oxidation/reduction reactions. It has two hydrogen atoms that can donate electrons. The position of hydrogen in the electrochemical table means that it can donate its electrons to mercury, silver, copper, platinum and palladium. These are the most frequently used metals in restorative dentistry. Once these metals are reduced, the previously prepared detoxification system of the body eliminate the metals via the bile into the faeces. The metals do not appear in the urine.

----------------------------------------------------------------Some examples: mercury only stated here; ug/kg stool.

age before after no.of amalgamfillings

--------------------------------------------------------------Pat 1 39 <10.0 155,000 11

Pat 2 34 55.0 46,900 13

Pat 3 47 124.5 35,700 12 (all under crowns)

Pat 4 30 329.0 29,400 13

Pat 5 41 46.0 25,900 5

Pat 6 54 16.5 3,550 2 (small buccals)

Pat 7 20 <10.0 13 0 (never had any fillings)

----------------------------------------------------------------Removal of amalgam fillings without the infusion and vitamin and mineral protection, but with IAOMT protocols in place never gave levels above 300 ug. Removal of amalgam fillings without the infusion and vitamin and mineral protection, but with IAOMT protocols in place never gave levels above 300 ug. Patients reported improvement of mental and psychosocial conditions such as anxiety and depression. Fatigue levels were reduced. Conditions reported improved using this regime include multiple sclerosis, chronic iritis, allergic conditions like eczema and peridontitis (gum disease). Advantages are: little risk to the patient, no possible allergic reaction to drugs used, very effective at symptom relief and very quick postoperative healing after surgery. Disadvantages: Preparation time and need for high level patient cooperation."

Hanson M & Pleva J. The dental amalgam issue. A review. Experientia 47:9-22 (1991)

Abstract: "Using an interdisciplinary approach, the current position in the dental amalgam controversy and the potential impact of amalgam mercury on human health are reviewed. Aspects of material science, corrosion, mercury exposure, toxicology, neurology and immunology are included. New data on mercury exposure from corroded amalgam fillings in vivo are presented. The exposure can reach levels considerably over known threshold limit values. Also, measurements of mercury absorption from intraoral air are presented. The vital importance of avoiding a galvanic amalgam- gold coupling is emphasized. The symptomatology of a disabled patient, who recovered after amalgam removal, has been included. It is concluded that discussion of the dental amalgam issue has suffered from the lack of an interdisciplinary approach. It would be wise to learn from the lesson of acrodynia, and consider amalgam mercury among other possible factors in neurological and immunological diseases of unclear etiology."

Hansson E, Nilsson M, Eriksson P, Ronnback L. (Astrocytes; vital components of the central nervous system.) Astrocyterna har vital betydelse for centrala nervsystemet. Lakartidningen 89(38): 3036-3042 (1992). (In Swedish with

English Abstract)

Abstract: "The tissue of the CNS (central nervous system) is composed of neurons and neuroglia. Whereas neurons develope an ability for the rapid transduction of specific signals, astrocytes develop an ability to modulate the extracellular neuronal environment, and in mature CNS tissue manifest a capacity for active uptake of amino acids and ions. Astrocytes can control extracellular volume by regulation of their own volume, and are intimately involved in the neuronal exchange of trophic substances and metabolites. Astrocytic processes extend to blood vessel walls, the brain surface, the ventricular wall, neuronal cell bodies and synapses. Astrocytes are abundantly supplied with membrane receptors for varoius neurotransmitters, coupled to such second messenger systems as cyclic AMP (adenosine monophosphate) or the phosphatidylinositol cycle. Activation of the receptors results in changes in oxidative metabolism, cell morphology, cell volume, and immunocompetence: and recent findings have shown the occurrence of receptor-mediated changes in amino acid uptake. Thus, by modulating the extracellular environment, astrocytes can simultaneously modulate the sensitivity and/or excitability of large numbers of neurons. In the article are presented recent research findings suggesting astroglial cells to be targets for neurotransmitters, and probably to be actively involved in higher cognitive functions. Advances in our knowledge of astroglial cell characteristics might improve our understanding of behavioural disturbances and disease of the CNS."

Also make sure to read these books: Poison in Your Teeth: Mercury Amalgam (Silver) Fillings...Hazardous to Your Health! and Mercury Detoxification by Tom McGuire