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What color will the amalgam be for a dental filling?
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Amalgams: Amalgam fillings are like a dark gray or silver. See attached photo.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Dental amalgam: Dental amalgam fillings are light silver color also called mercury filling. Tooth-colored fillings can replace amalgam if needed.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Grey/silver: Grey before polishing, silver after polishing.
Answered 5/2/2015
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