Amalgam

Definition:this is the silver filling material used by dentists to fill cavities.

It is dominantly made up of mercury as well as other metal materials,due to the fact that it is made out of metal, this makes it a very strong long-term , this is commonly used in the back teeth. The health hazard of mercury reduces its acceptance as well as its poor cosmetic appearace.

Also known as:Silver filling

Pronunciation:Amal-gam