​At Blodgett Dental Care, our protocol ensures that metal removal is done safely, with minimal biological and energetic disturbance, followed by restorations in biocompatible, metal-free materials so you can enjoy both oral health and peace of mind.

At Blodgett Dental Care, we believe that metal-based dental materials, including crowns, implants, fixed orthodontic retainers, and other metals permanently or semi-permanently attached or implanted in the mouth, can pose health risks by continuously releasing metal ions, particularly under conditions of corrosion, wear, or galvanic interaction. The FDA’s position papers and guidance documents on “Biological Responses to Metal Implants” acknowledge that metal/materials used in medical devices (including dental) may release metal ions into the body, potentially acting as haptens (small molecules that trigger an immune response), causing immune or hypersensitivity reactions. 

To protect you, we employ advanced technologies in the removal of metal dental materials. We use Erbium lasers (both Er:Y AG and Er,Cr :YSGG) and piezoelectric surgical instruments. Numerous studies show that erbium lasers allow for non-invasive and non-abrasive removal or debonding of ceramic or zirconia crowns from metal or titanium abutments, with negligible damage to adjacent tissues, and without generating detached metal particles. Piezo instruments enable precise bone or implant removal with low mechanical vibration and heat, reducing the risk of micro-fractures and dispersal of metallic debris.

Scientific research confirms that implants, crowns, or fixed orthodontic metals (e.g., cobalt-chromium, titanium alloys) do release ions under physiological or acidic conditions. For example, a 2021 in vitro study found measurable release of aluminum, chromium, cobalt, titanium, and vanadium ions from implants, crowns, and abutments, with higher levels in acidic media. 

Beyond the biochemical risks, there is an energetic or galvanic risk. Mixed metals in the oral cavity can lead to galvanic currents (tiny electric charges) between dissimilar metals, which some people report as a metallic taste, nerve sensitivity, or mucosal irritation. Any person who has ever had mercury amalgam fillings in their mouth and who bit down on a piece of aluminum foil or a fork knows what that instant galvanic shock feels like. Removing these dissimilar metal sources and replacing them with energy-neutral materials like high-quality ceramics or zirconia restores energetic balance and may improve comfort, vitality, and overall well-being.

At Blodgett Dental Care, our protocol ensures that metal removal is done safely, with minimal biological and energetic disturbance, followed by restorations in biocompatible, metal-free materials so you can enjoy both oral health and peace of mind.