an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams
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Examples of dental amalgam
dental amalgam
However, many maintain dental amalgam is safe, despite research to the contrary.
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The suit will seek damages from the health ministry and makers of dental amalgam.
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The real villain is the mercury that makes up about 50% of dental amalgam.
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Scientists agree that dental amalgam fillings slowly release mercury vapor into the mouth.
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The dental amalgam achieves initial hardness within minutes but sets hard in a few hours.
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Dental amalgam has been used for generations to fill decayed teeth that might otherwise have been lost.
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Despite its long history of use, dental amalgam has stirred controversy due to its mercury content.
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Studies of mercury vapor or dental amalgam exposure in humans provided the primary basis of the review.
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The statement will help dentists and patients make informed decisions about the use of dental amalgam.
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