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Dental amalgam is the traditional “silver” filling that many people are familiar with.  Amalgam is precise mixture of different metal particles into an alloy that can be used in certain situation  to replace lost tooth structure.  Amalgam is a functional and long lasting restoration that has lost popularity with recent  advancements in composite material research and techniques.  Health concerns over the presence of mercury in this material has also contributed to the declining demand of amalgam fillings.