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 have...

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 mercury in …

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 other physiological …

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 from a mixture of …

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 be found in the …