Average Variable Cost = Total Variable Cost/ Quantity Average Cost = Average Fixed Cost + Average Variable Cost Average Cost = Total Cost/Quantity
When the marginal cost is below the average total costs or the average variable costs,then the AC would be declining.When marginal cost is above the average cost then the average cost would be increasing.Therefore the marginal cost should intersect with the average cost at the lowest point in order to pull the average cost upwards.
average cost?
the average variable cost curve and average cost curve are u- shaped because of the law of variable proportions.
If the marginal cost is less than the average variable cost, the average variable cost will decrease.
The acorn burnisher is very useful for putting occlusal anatomy on the amalgam filling while the amalgam is still soft.
a filling, i think
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.)
The solvent in dental amalgam is mercury. Mercury is used to bind together the powdered metals in dental amalgam to form a strong and durable filling material.
Yes! Mouth wash has no effect on amalgam restorations.
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.
An amalgam restoration is a filling made of a combination of metals, including silver, tin, copper, and mercury. It is a durable and long-lasting material commonly used to fill cavities in teeth. The mercury in the amalgam is mixed with the other metals to form a safe and stable compound.
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.
The procedure is suppose to be a permanent type of procedure its suppose to last a life time but i also have read in studies the average life span and it shown in a study that dental amalgam filling lasts about 13 years and composite filling lasted about 8. So it really all depends.
When considering placing a crown over an amalgam filling, it is important to assess the condition of the filling, the amount of remaining tooth structure, and the overall health of the tooth. The crown should provide adequate support and protection for the filling, ensuring long-term durability and functionality. Additionally, the compatibility of materials and the aesthetic appearance should be taken into account to achieve the best outcome for the tooth.
Amalgam used in dental fillings typically consists of approximately 50% to 70% mercury as the solvent, and a mixture of silver, tin, copper, and other metals as solutes. Thus, there are multiple solutes and one solvent in dental amalgam.
No. There is very little mercury in a filling. A white filling will have more shrinkage with time which will cause them to need to be replaced, long before a silver filling. But you should get the tooth fixed right away.