Any alloy of mercury and another metal. Some amalgams occur naturally. Note: There is a mineral known as Amalgam, and, although it is an amalgam, should not be confused with the term amalgam.

(1) the combination of mercury (quicksilver) with one or another metals after milling, principally gold and silver.

Mixture of gold and mercury.

a silver-colored material used for dental fillings, which is over 50% mercury

The silver-mercury filling material used for over 100 years in dentistry. Many concerns have been voiced over the safety of this material due to the mercury content. Dr. Waldman had chosen not to use this material in her practice. Composite Resin: Tooth coloured "Plastic like" material used to restore teeth to a natural appearance, restoring decay or changing tooth appearance.

Most common silver-coloured filling, consisting of a mix of mercury, silver, tin and copper. Amalgam is relatively inexpensive and easy to place.

A dental restorative material that is an alloy of mercury with another metal.

Any of various ALLOYS in which mercury is combined with another metal, for example, tin, silver or gold.

A mixture with mercury and silver, gold, copper or another metal, known since classical times. A major use is in dentistry.

A dental filling material, composed of mercury, silver, tin, etc. used to fill decayed teeth.

an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams

a blend of copper, silver, tin and zinc, bound by elemental mercury

a metal alloy where one component is mercury

an alloy of Hg and another metal

an alloy that contains mercury, which is a soft liquid metal

A composite composed of 40-55% mercury along with silver, tin and copper.

Liquid mercury has the ability to dissolve other metals to produce alloys and these alloys are called amalgams. Amalgam examples are gold/mercury, silver/mercury and copper/mercury all of which are used in dentistry.

A material normally used to fill back teeth

a material for fillings. Amalgam is made of a mixture of silver, mercury, copper, tin and other materials.

a combination of metals, usually including silver, nickel and mercury used to filled cavities in teeth

a hard, durable filling made of metal alloys

Dental material used to repair carious lesions or cavities. Commonly referred to as "silver fillings."

Typical silver colored filling made of mix of silver, tin, mercury, and some other trace elements like copper. Advantages- placement easier than other materials, cost. Disadvantages-color, breaks down in mouth releasing mercury and other trace metals. Stains teeth over time.

Filling material for posterior (back) teeth. Small amounts of mercury are present in this restoration which causes some concern.

Soft silver metal filling that hardens on the tooth

Metallic filling made by combining an alloy of silver, zinc, lead and tin with mercury. It is silver in color.

An alloy of mercury with another metal, often used as a dental filling.

Dental material used to repair carious lesions. Commonly referred to as "Silver fillings", usually consists of a mixture of Silver, copper, tin and sometimes zinc particles combined with mercury.

Amalgam is the silver-mercury filling material used for over a century by dentists. Many concerns have been voiced over the safety of this material due to the release of mercury gas that has shown to be toxic to nerve tissue in the brain . Amalgam is banned in many parts of Europe and other parts of the world. Most modern practices do not use this material.

An alloy of mercury with one or more other metals.

an alloy of mercury, silver, tin, etc. used in dental restorations.

Dental filling material usually composed of silver, mercury, and other metals. It is ground and used to fill teeth.

A mixture of different elements.

A silver filling.

a common filling material used to repair cavities. The material, also known as "silver fillings," contains mercury in combination with silver, tin, copper and sometimes zinc.

Fillings made of silver alloys. For esthetic reasons, amalgams are rarely used to restore front teeth.

an alloy of mercury and another metal; used with gold for gilding glass.

a silver and mercury material used for fillings.

Silver filling. Amalgams are usually placed on the back teeth (posterior teeth).

a filling containing silver and mercury.

An alloy of mercury and silver (with other alloying metals) used as a restorative material and for making dies.

Compare with alloy. An alloy that contains mercury.

the most common material used for fillings, also called 'silver' fillings. contains various metals such as silver, copper, tin, and even up to 50% mercury.

An alloy or union of mercury with another metal.

An alloy used in direct dental restorations.

a mixture of metals (mercury and tin) that dentists use to fill cavities in teeth.

A most common filling material, also known as "silver fillings,"containing mercury (app 50%), silver, tin, copper and zinc used for fillings

An alloy used in dental restorations; always includes mercury.

Silver-colored filling material. For a more aesthetic appearance we prefer tooth colored Composite fillings when a new restoration is needed.

A dental filling material, composed of mercury, silver and other metals, used to fill teeth.

a metal alloy used in filling cavities.

Any of various alloys of mercury with other metals, as with tin or silver, used for filling teeth

Typical silver colored filling made of mix of silver, tin, mercury, and some other trace elements like copper. Advantages- placement easier than other materials, cost. Disadvantage- color, breaks down 10-20 years.

An alloy of mercury with another metal or metals. Amalgamation is the process of recovering gold and silver with the use of mercury. If you want to use mercury to recover gold, see my " Using Mercury to Recover Gold Page". Mercury is dangerous, and if you would like to avoid it's use, see my " How to Recover Gold without Mercury Page".

A metal alloy consisting of silver, tin, zinc and copper combined with mercury and used as a restorative material in operative dentistry.

An amalgam is a mixture or combination

A dental filling material, composed of mercury and other minerals, used to fill decayed teeth.

A mixture (alloy) of silver and several other metals used by dentists to make fillings for cavities.

The most common filling in use worldwide. Composition: mercury (50%), copper (30%) and the remainder silver, tin and zinc. Cheap, ugly, and easy to place. May last from 5 to 10 years. Mercury comes out on a second-by-second basis, so there are biological hazards to having it in your mouth.

The technical name for a filling composed of a combination of metals including silver, tin, zinc, copper, and mercury. Dental amalgams have been in widespread use by dental professionals for over 150 years.

silver-mercury alloy used to fill cavities

a mixture of silver and mercury that has been used for fillings since the mid 1800s. Expands and contracts over time eventually damaging or fracturing the tooth. Definitely not part of aesthetic dentistry.

The most common filling material used for fillings, also referred to as mercury or silver, which are often contained in the mixture. Alternatives are composite resins, and gold or porcelain inlays. See "Restoring your teeth."

Mixture of different elements. An alloy of mercury with other metal or metals. The amount of mercury it contains determines the hardness of the alloy. Containing enough mercury, the amalgam may be liquid at room temperature.