Palladium alloys amalgam

Dental amalgam (SEDA-10,210) (SEDA-15,233) (14,15) is still used for about 75-80% of single-tooth restorations. The modern amalgam consists of a metalhc alloy (silver, tin, and copper, sometimes with small amounts of zinc, indium, and/or palladium) mixed with mercury in a percentage of 40-54% mercury by weight. The resultant plastic mass sets and hardens over a period of 8-24 hours. 

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