DENTALOGICUM · DENTISTRY BERLIN
Frankfurter Allee 69 · 10247 Berlin · Entrance Voigtstraße 1
Amalgam fillings from 2025: What patients in Berlin should know
Since 2025, a far-reaching restriction on the use of dental amalgam has been in effect in the European Union. Here you can find out what has changed, what alternatives are available, and when a replacement might make sense.
Why will amalgam play hardly any role from 2025 onwards?
The EU regulation aims to reduce the use of mercury-containing materials and to transition to modern, metal-free alternatives in the long term. Amalgam has been well-proven for decades, but is now being phased out.
Intact amalgam fillings generally do not need to be removed as a precaution. The individual diagnosis is the decisive factor.
Do existing amalgam fillings need to be replaced?
Usually not: Intact fillings remain in place
As long as an amalgam filling
- it's tight
- caused no complaints
- remains functionally stable
... there is usually no medical reason to remove them. At DENTALOGICUM, we individually evaluate whether a replacement makes sense.
When is a replacement medically advisable?
A replacement may become necessary in case of:
- new decay under or next to the filling
- Loosening or cracking
- Pain, feeling of pressure, or temperature sensitivity
- aesthetic desire for a metal-free solution
Modern alternatives to amalgam
The selection depends, among other things, on the tooth position, chewing load, and the individual finding.
Composite (tooth-colored)
Aesthetic · very good durability · often covered by public health insurance (depending on indication)
Ceramic inlays/onlays
Particularly durable · color-stable · ideal for larger defects
Hybrid materials
Ceramic/composite combination · robust solution with high aesthetics
Glass ionomer (temporary)
For certain indications · partly suitable as a temporary solution
Individual consulting
We are happy to advise you personally and together we will find the right, safe, and aesthetic solution.
