dental-amalgam
7 Myths of Mercury in Dentistry
Dental amalgam is a dental filling material used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals, consisting of liquid (elemental) mercury and a powdered alloy composed of silver, tin, and copper. Approximately half (50%) of dental amalgam is elemental mercury by weight.
Posted October 15, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read