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Amalgam
Amalgam
DEFINITION
1)Amalgam alloy
2)Mercury
CLASSIFICATION
Classification of dental amalgam
alloys
BASED ON Cu CONTENT
> 6% Cu < 6% Cu
ADMIXED
REGULAR UNICOMPOSITION
SINGLE COMPOSITION
BASED ON Zn CONTENT
> 1% Zn < 1% Zn
BASED ON SHAPE OF ALLOY
SILVER:-
MAJOR ELEMENT.
WHITENS ALLOY.
DECREASES CREEP.
INCREASES STRENGTH.
INCREASES EXPANSION ON SETTING.
INCREASES TARNISHING RESISTANCE IN
RESULTING AMALGAM.
TIN:-
CONTROLS THE REACTION BETWEEN Ag &
Hg.
REDUCES STRENGH & HARDNESS.
REDUCES RESISTANCE TO TARNISH &
CORROSION.
COPPER:-
INCREASES HARDNESS & STRENGTH.
INCRESES SETTING EXPANSION.
ZINC:-
SMALL AMOUNT –NOT AFFECT SETTING
REACTION \ PROPERTIES OF AMALGAM.
ACT AS A SCAVENGER \ DEOXIDISER.
WITHOUT Zn ALLOYS ARE MORE BRITTLE &
AMALGAM FORMED LESS PLASTIC.
CAUSES DELAYED EXPANSION , IF
CONTAMINATED WITH MOISTURE DURING
MANIPULATION.
BENEFICIAL EFFECT ON CORROSION &
MARGINAL INTEGRATION.
PLATINUM:-
HARDENS THE ALLOY & INCREASES THE RESISTANCE
TO CORROSION.
PALLADIUM:-
HARDENS THE ALLOY.
WHITENS THE ALLOY.
LATER,
MICROLEAKAGE.
DIMENSIONAL CHANGES.
STRENGTH.
CREEP.
TARNISH & CORROSION.
MICROLEAKAGE.
OCCURS DUE TO PENETRATION OF
FLUIDS OR DEBRIS AROUND THE
MARGINS THAT CAN LEAD TO
SECONDARY CARIES. AMALGAM HAS GOT
A SELF SEALING PROPERTY –
CORROSION PRODUCT WILL FILL THE
TOOTH RESTORATION INTERFACE &
PREVENT MICROLEAKAGE.
DIMENSIONAL CHANGES
CONTRACTION EXPANSION
(2)Mechanical
MULLING
Improve homogenity of mass & get a
single consistent mix
CONDENSATION
(1) Hand condensation
(2) Mech.condensation
SHAPING & FINISHING.
CARVING.
BURNISHING.
POLISHING.
MERCURY TOXICITY.
PRECAUTIONS
Ventilation
Disposal
Sealed containers
Vaccum cleaners
INDICATIONS
(1) Moderate to Large Class I & Class II
Restorations
(2) Class V Restorations
(3) Temporary Caries Control Restorations
(4) Foundations
CONTRAINDICATIONS
(1)Esthetics
(2)Extensive tooth destruction
(3)Small Class I & II Cavities
CAVITY PREPARATIONS
FOR
AMALGAM RESTORATION
What is a Cavity Preparation?
It is a mechanical alteration of
a defective, injured, or diseased tooth to
receive a restorative material that re-
establishes a healthy state for the tooth,
including esthetics corrections where
indicated & normal form & function.
STEPS IN CAVITY PREPARATION