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What is amalgam used for?

A. To splint teeth
B. To fill teeth
C. To sterilize dental instruments
D. To fuel an autoclave

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Hi,

Dental amalgams are most often in the form of a combined metals, such as silver, mercury, etc. We use amalgams in order to have reliable durable fillings.

Hopefully, this helps.
User Marc MAURICE
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I think it's to fill teeth
User Santosh Tiwari
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