Dental Restoration Guide

As mentioned in the previous post, we will first discuss materials used for direct restorations. An amalgam is a mixture of different metals; wherein the primary one used is mercury. As of present, amalgams are 40% mercury and 60% powder of the following combined metals (Silver/Copper/Zinc).

It is truly considered as one of the excellent and versatile restorative material around. Here are the pros of amalgam:

inexpensive;

can pack any irregular volume;

water moisture tolerant;

and lasts more than any direct restorative material;

It is for these reasons that an amalgam is considered as an effective and superior direct restorative material.

We will discuss the dental amalgam controversy in the next post.