Dental amalgam is a long-established restorative material used in dentistry to fill cavities and repair teeth damaged by decay. It is an alloy formed by combining liquid mercury with a powdered mixture of metals, typically silver, tin, and copper, which sets into a hard, durable mass. Because of its strength, wear r…
Dental amalgam is a long-established restorative material used in dentistry to fill cavities and repair teeth damaged by decay. It is an alloy formed by combining liquid mercury with a powdered mixture of metals, typically silver, tin, and copper, which sets into a hard, durable mass. Because of its strength, wear resistance, and relatively low cost, amalgam has been widely used to restore the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars, which bear substantial biting forces. Its handling and longevity made it a mainstay of restorative dentistry for many decades. At the same time, the mercury content of amalgam has prompted ongoing discussion about safety, environmental impact, and the use of alternative tooth-colored materials such as composite resins and glass ionomers, leading to evolving guidance on its use in different clinical situations. The field of restorative dentistry and oral implantology encompasses the materials and techniques used to repair and replace teeth, the properties that determine their performance, and the considerations that guide the choice among them. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to the topic.
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