Re: Uranium in dental crowns

["Otto G. Raabe" <ograabe@UCDAVIS.EDU>]

August 15, 2003



Pure depleted uranium should not be used in dental crowns, and it probably

isn't a good material for dental crowns since it is too dense and easily

oxidizes. Surface beta radiation exposure from depleted uranium can be

significant.



Otto



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