Terms & Definitions

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Amalgam (a.k.a. Silver)

A type of tooth filling made of silver and mercury.  The metallic mixture is initially soft so that it can be molded to fit the tooth and gradually hardens.   See alternatives:  Gold, composites and porcelain.

 

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