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An amalgam restoration is when a tooth is repaired using amalgam. Usually, the amalgam is used to fill a hole that is found in a tooth.

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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.


Is amalgam tattoo chemically unstable?

no ....... amalgam tatoo is not chemically unstable . silver amalgam is dental restoration in which there are 2 major components . 1st :- silver alloy which contains silver , cupper , zinc . 2nd :- mercury . these 2 components have to be mixed togather to make a workable mix . amalgam tattoo is caused by leaching of mercury from the restoration . though mercury is harmful for th body , but the amount of mercury is negligeable to cause any reaction . so dont worry . dr. naman rana


Is amalgam or composite stronger?

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Amalgam in a sentence?

The dentist filled my cavity with a silver amalgam.


What is properly triturated amalgam mix should LOOK LIKE?

Properly triturated amalgam mix should have a consistent, smooth, and creamy appearance. It should not be dry or grainy, and it should show good plasticity for placement in the restoration site. The mix should have a homogeneous consistency without any visible powder particles.


What a sentence amalgam?

The amalgam of mercury was very heavy.


What has the author Ralph W Phillips written?

Ralph W. Phillips has written: 'Elements of dental materials for dental hygienists and assistants' 'The effects of cavity design on clinical fracture of the amalgam restoration'


When was Amalgam Digital created?

Amalgam Digital was created in 2006.


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Creole is an amalgam of native languages and French.


How do i take a part amalgam?

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What is a root canal filled with?

The tooth is protected by a temporary filling or crown until a permanent restoration may be made. This restoration is usually a gold or porcelain crown, although it may be a gold inlay, or an amalgam or composite filling (paste fillings that harden).


What tools are in an amalgam tray?

An amalgam tray typically contains items such as amalgam carrier, condensers, carvers, burnishers, and a cotton plier for placement, condensing, carving, and shaping amalgam during dental procedures.