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Mercury, as the only metal that is liquid in its normal stage, has the capability of mixing with a metal and make it managable into a cavity ( a prepared tooth when decay is removed). The mercury is mixed with silver, tin and copper in a one-on-one ratio, This mixture is called an amalgam, as any metal mixed with mercury is termed "amalgamated". When the mix is placed into the tooth preparation, it hardens and the tooth has a an amalgam restoration or filling.
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Amalgum is a term for any alloy that has which element?
Mercury is the element present in an amalgum. It is commonly used in dental fillings.
Do crowns have mercury?
No. Silver fillings contain mercury. Crowns do not.
Is Mercury in fillings bad for you?
yes
What element is used to make amalgam?
The element used to make amalgam is mercury. Mercury is combined with other metals like silver, tin, and copper to create dental amalgam for fillings.
What minerals are tooth fillings made out of?
The metal used for fillings now is called Amalgam. Amalgam is made up a combination of copper, tin, silver, Zinc and about 50% mercury. of There is also composite resin which is a combination of fine glass and plastic.
Why is mercury used in blood?
It isn't. But due to earlier use, as in tooth fillings, traces of it can be detected in the body.
What is amalgam used for?
An amalgam of mercury with another metal. Amalgam as used in teeth with such metals as silver, copper, tin, zinc or indium being mixed with mercury
What two or three uses of mercury the special liquid?
it is used in thermometers(sorry if i spelled thermometers wrong)
What does a dentist use to fill a cavity?
Traditional fillings are a mercury/silver mixture. These are the fillings everyone is used to seeing. On average these fillings will last 10-15 years in an adult, but they can fall out, and need to be replaced. Resin fillings are coloured to match your tooth, and have half the life-span of traditional fillings, however more people are opting to go with this type of filling for both cosmetic and health reasons, over recent concerns about mercury content in traditional silver fillings.
What Become hazardous waste When thrown away?
Mercury, and mercury-based tooth fillings.
When thrown away what becomes a hazardous waste?
Mercury, and mercury-based tooth fillings.
What are Amalgams?
Amalgams are a type of material used in dentistry to fill cavities. They are made from a combination of metals such as silver, tin, copper, and mercury. Amalgam fillings have been used for many years due to their durability and strength.
