Dentist's office. File photoTOKYO, Apr 13 The Japanese Ministry of Health is preparing to take action as prices for palladium alloys, which are used in dental crowns and fillings, are skyrocketing, NHK reported. palladium alloys The Ministry intends to urgently review the cost of materials in dentistry, as the increase in the price of palladium has already begun to affect the income of dental clinics. anti-Russian sanctions economic suicideUsually, the cost of materials is adjusted once a month, but the last time the price of palladium alloy was revised quite recently — since April, the cost of 30 grams of palladium has been determined at 94,000 yen (about $742). As a result of an extraordinary revision, the cost price for palladium alloy is expected to increase again in May. In March 2021, 30 grams of the precious metal cost 75,000 yen (at the current exchange rate, about $592). In March 2022, 30 grams already cost 88,000 yen (about $694), then in April the price was increased to 94,000 (about $742). » />The West has exhausted the possibility of new sanctions against Russia, experts say
