Types of Fillings:Amalgam

Types of Fillings:Amalgam

Made of:
A mixture of silver, tin, zinc, copper, and mercury. Mercury is nearly 50% of the mixture.

Types:
Traditional (non-bonded), bonded

Used for:
Fillings in back teeth

Lasts:
At least seven years, usually longer

Costs:
The least expensive type of restorative material