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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Dental Amalgam.
Dental Amalgam - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amalgamExample Sentences
"The dental amalgam filling was placed to repair the cavity."
"Many people have concerns about the safety of dental amalgam."
"The dentist explained the benefits of using dental amalgam for the dental crown."
"Over the years, various alternatives to dental amalgam have been developed."
"Research is ongoing to find alternative materials to replace dental amalgam."
