Dental amalgam, sometimes called a “silver-filling” due to its appearance, is a mixture of mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc used to fill cavities in teeth.

Dental amalgam: the history and legacy you perhaps never knew? Gains insight into the historic science of dental amalgam and its high pedigree. Understands how science and standards …

Dental amalgam is created by mixing elemental mercury (43-54%) and an alloy powder (46-57%) composed mainly of silver, tin, and copper. This has caused discussion about the risks of …

No scientific evidence indicates that the small amount of mercury released from amalgam restorations poses adverse health effects, such as lower IQ or cognitive decline, or affects …

What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam is one of the most common types of filling material to replace part of a tooth that has been lost or damaged. Amalgam is silver in colour and is made …

The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the Minamata Convention and, with respect to amalgam use, advocates promoting strategies to prevent dental disease and investing in …

Dental amalgam has been studied and reviewed extensively, and has established a record of safety and effectiveness. A comparison of dental amalgam to other restorative materials can …