The silver filling material used for more than 150 years to restore primary and permanent teeth is called:
amalgam
The silver filling material used for more than 150 years to restore primary and permanent teeth is called “amalgam.” Amalgam is a mixture of metals that typically includes silver, tin, copper, and mercury. It has been used in dentistry since the early 1800s and is still widely used today due to its durability, strength, and cost-effectiveness. However, concerns have been raised about the potential toxicity of the mercury in amalgam, leading to the development of alternative filling materials such as composite resin.
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