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Amalgam
Dental amalgam is a material used as a filling to replace tooth structure lost as a result of decay or fracture and is produced by mixing liquid mercury with solid particles of an alloy of silver, tin, copper, and sometimes zinc. Although it has been used for over 100 years and is an outstanding material that has stood the test of time, over the years it has been increasingly replaced by.
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I recently had a filling about 10 weeks ago and the amalgam in it has turned black, is that usual?
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How long do amalgam fillings last approximately ? What is the longest time that youve seen them on a someone ?
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I'd like to change my gray amalgam to white. I have one on each side(4) and i was wondering if you could do that in 1 app. (considering anesthesia)?
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Can i get dental amalgam poisoning?
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Is mercury in dental amalgam safe to use?
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