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Is it dangerous if a dental filling that you have had for decades containing mercury amalgam falls out?
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Why is a acorn burnisher used in an amalgam?
The acorn burnisher is very useful for putting occlusal anatomy on the amalgam filling while the amalgam is still soft.
Amalgam is used in filling of cavity how many solutes and solvents are present in it?
Amalgam is a mixture of mercury with other metals.
What does a dentist might put one of these in a tooth which has a hole?
a filling, i think
Is gold dangerous or toxic?
No. Gold is one of the least reactive metals and is so safe that for decades it was used as a dental filling.
Is it okay to rinse with mouthwash after a filling?
Yes! Mouth wash has no effect on amalgam restorations.
What does the dentist do to you when you have to get your teeth drilled?
They will give you anesthetics, like a shot. That will make it so you don't feel anything. Then, they will drill the decay out of the tooth/teeth, then fill it with a amalgam or composite filling. Composite is tooth colored, amalgam is the typical silver looking filling.
Why dental insurance don't cover fillings on molars?
I suspect that your dental insurance does cover fillings on molars, but only from amalgam material (silver fillings) not composite material (white fillings). Why? Molars bear the heaviest chewing workload in the mouth and amalgam is more durable than composite. Also amalgam is usually less expensive. Usually an insurer will apply a provision called LEAT--Least Expensive Alternative Treatment--to the payment of a composite filling that is placed on a molar or other tooth where the coverage is for amalgam fillings. This means that they will pay as if the composite filling was an amalgam one. Here is an example. Say an amalgam two surface filling on a molar costs $150 but a two surface composite filling costs $220. And say your insurance pays 80% of the cost. $120 is 80% of $150, so your insurance would cover $120 and you would be left to pay $100 (the difference between the payment and the $220 for choosing a composite filling.)
What is a DO amalgam?
DO amalgam is a type of restoration used to repair a tooth that has been damaged by dental decay or a fracture. Amalgam is the material used, commonly called "silver fillings". DO refers to the surfaces of the tooth that the amalgam will occupy. D = distal (think 'back'.) O = occlusal (think 'biting') Therefore, this is a two surface silver filling.
Why is it problematic to change large old amalgam fillings to composite fillings?
It is problematic to change old large amalgam fillings to composite fillings because there may not be enough tooth structure left to support the new filling. If this is the case, the tooth will probably fracture soon after the new filling is placed. A better, safer alternative in this situation would be to place a porcelain crown instead of a filling.
What is the solute of dental filling?
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What are some good filling materials?
To treat a cavity or cracked tooth a filling is used to fill the area of the tooth where the decayed material was removed or where the tooth is cracked. There are several filling materials available including gold, porcelain, silver amalgam, plastic, and resin.
What is cannoli filling made of?
Cannoli filling is a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta or marscapone, sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
