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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.
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.
What is the solvent in amalgam?
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.
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.
What is an amalgam restoration?
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.
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.
What are the considerations for placing a crown over an amalgam filling?
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 is used in filling of cavity how many solutes and solvents are present in it?
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.
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.
