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Do you know if nickel contains amalgam?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It doesn't: Nickel does not contain amalgam.

Answered 1/23/2014

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

No nickel amalgam!: The exact metal composition in a amalgam filling varies, but it is approximately 50% mercury, 30% silver, and the remaining amount is a mixture of other metals like copper, tin, and zinc. Note that some of these dental amalgams can also have a much higher proportion of copper, so that the amount of silver for these types could be even less than 30%. I am not aware of any nickel content.

Answered 3/30/2014

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