High Copper Amalgam Alloys in Dentistry

Gaurav Solanki

doi:10.7439/ijpr.v2i1.477

Abstract

Amalgam Restoration is an example of the material giving its name to the process. Amalgam fillings are made up of mercury, powdered silver and tin. They are mixed and packed into cavities in teeth where it hardens slowly and replaces the missing tooth substance. The high copper have become material of choice as compared to low copper alloys nowadays because of their improved mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, better marginal integrity and improved performance in clinical trial. The high copper amalgam was used as a restorative material. The application of high copper amalgam was found to be much more useful than low copper amalgam. High copper had much more strength, corrosion resistance, durability and resistance to tarnish as compared to low copper amalgams. No marked expansion or condensation was noted in the amalgam restoration after its setting after 24 hrs. By using the high copper alloy, the chances of creep were also minimized in the restored tooth. No discomfort or any kind of odd sensation in the tooth was noted after few days of amalgam restoration in the tooth.

Highlights

A dental restoration is called a filling
By using the high copper alloy, the chances of creep were minimized in the restored tooth
No discomfort or any kind of odd sensation in the tooth was noted after few days of amalgam restoration in the tooth

Summary

Introduction

A dental restoration is called a filling. It is the repair of a damaged or decayed tooth, restoring it back to its normal shape, appearance and function. Silver amalgam was widely accepted as the material of choice for low-cost, placed, and durable restorations[6]. It is still considered a material of choice for some fillings in the back teeth, the use of amalgams has been decreasing in recent years, because it is not tooth-colored and does not adhere to the surface of the tooth. Amalgam fillings (silver fillings) are made up of mercury, powdered silver and tin[7] They are mixed and packed into cavities in teeth. A high copper containing amalgam alloy was used for the purpose of tooth restoration.

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