Search results
We did not find results for: define amalgam in dentistry.
Check spelling or type a new query.
We did not find results for: define amalgam in dentistry.
Check spelling or type a new query.
In dentistry, amalgam is an alloy of mercury used to fill teeth cavities. It is made by mixing a combination of liquid mercury and particles of solid metals such a silver, copper or tin. The amalgam is mixed by the dentist just before use. It remains soft for a short while after mixing, which facilitates it being snugly packed into the cavity and shaped before it sets hard. Wikipedia