Are Silver fillings the same as Amalgam fillings? If not, what is the
difference?



Try 'amalgam' @ dict.org

On Fri, 2 May 2008 15:01:34 -0400, "Robert"
Now do your own research, biatch...

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On Fri, 2 May 2008 15:01:34 -0400, "Robert"
Now do your own research, biatch...

Now, can someone serious please answer the question? If a dentist says he
uses Silver fillings, what does that mean? Is that the standard filling we
all grew up with?

On Fri, 2 May 2008 18:56:16 -0400, "Robert"
"silver filling" was just a way to communicate to a patient
in terms that were commonly used at the time.
Yes, it was the standard of care even when I was in DS,
as is the true of most of the SMD Docs.

If you read the definitions posted earlier, or looked up
'dental amalgam' you would know that Ag composed
~40+ % of the alloy, IIRC. Hence, Ag "fillings".
Hg was about 48% max, IIRC.
There were a variety of other metals in the various alloy
compositions. There were and still are many different formulations.

Most of us now use composite for small restorations (fillings)
usually three surfaces, maybe four.

After that, Amatus does machine milled bonded porcelain.
He's a maverick <hurray !> am going to let him experiment
on me very soon.

Many of us still use porcelain to metal, and there is a huge variety
of lab fabricated all ceramic restorations.

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On Fri, 2 May 2008 18:56:16 -0400, "Robert"
"silver filling" was just a way to communicate to a patient
in terms that were commonly used at the time.
Yes, it was the standard of care even when I was in DS,
as is the true of most of the SMD Docs.

If you read the definitions posted earlier, or looked up
'dental amalgam' you would know that Ag composed
~40+ % of the alloy, IIRC. Hence, Ag "fillings".
Hg was about 48% max, IIRC.
There were a variety of other metals in the various alloy
compositions. There were and still are many different formulations.

Most of us now use composite for small restorations (fillings)
usually three surfaces, maybe four.

After that, Amatus does machine milled bonded porcelain.
He's a maverick <hurray !> am going to let him experiment
on me very soon.

Many of us still use porcelain to metal, and there is a huge variety
of lab fabricated all ceramic restorations.

My new dentist wants to put a silver filling in #5 because of a huge resin
filling he had to take out due to decay underneath. (Currently IRM in there)
Will silver fare any better than resin for a large filling? Curiously, he
was suggesting a crown but then said he will try another filling first. I
think he is worried that I am worried about the price. But I just want to do
what is best for the tooth.

What are my other options. He is not a "cosmetic dentist".

On Fri, 2 May 2008 20:27:29 -0400, "Robert"


#5 is just behind the right cuspid (#6).
If a large amalgam is place <silver filling> this tooth
will look very grey <dark>.

Is this the same dentist who placed the original composite
resin> restoration in this tooth ?
Leakage causes recurrent decay.

Without seeing a radiograph or a picture it is impossible for
me to advise you accurately.
It is good that you "want to do what is best for the tooth"...

If you can post a radiograph and/or picture the rest of the
regs are sure to jump in.

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On Fri, 2 May 2008 20:27:29 -0400, "Robert"


#5 is just behind the right cuspid (#6).
If a large amalgam is place <silver filling> this tooth
will look very grey <dark>.

Sorry I wasn't clear. It was a resin filling. Wondering whether it should be
replaced with amalgam.

Missed a letter "d"

Is this the same dentist who placed the original composite
resin> restoration in this tooth ?
Leakage causes recurrent decay.

Should this happen after just nine months?

Without seeing a radiograph or a picture it is impossible for
me to advise you accurately.
It is good that you "want to do what is best for the tooth"...

If you can post a radiograph and/or picture the rest of the
regs are sure to jump in.

I'll see if I can. Thanks.

You can use one of the many picture sites.

On Fri, 2 May 2008 21:32:38 -0400, "Robert"
Is this the same dentist who placed the original composite
resin> restoration in this tooth ?
Leakage causes recurrent decay.

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On Fri, 2 May 2008 21:32:38 -0400, "Robert"
Is this the same dentist who placed the original composite
resin> restoration in this tooth ?
Leakage causes recurrent decay.

Ah, I see. You mean, is the dentist who detected the decay the same one who
placed the composite filling? No. The factory dentist put in the composite
about nine months ago (replacing an old silver filling).

I was astounded when the new dentist told me that, but he showed it to me
with the mirror, after cleaning out the composite as best he could. (I
would probably stay with this new dentist but he is moving away soon.)





Thanks for clearing that up.

On Fri, 2 May 2008 22:08:51 -0400, "Robert"
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On Fri, 2 May 2008 21:32:38 -0400, "Robert"
Is this the same dentist who placed the original composite
resin> restoration in this tooth ?
Leakage causes recurrent decay.

Ah, I see. You mean, is the dentist who detected the decay the same one
who
placed the composite filling? No. The factory dentist put in the
composite
about nine months ago (replacing an old silver filling).

I was astounded when the new dentist told me that, but he showed it to me
with the mirror, after cleaning out the composite as best he could. (I
would probably stay with this new dentist but he is moving away soon.)





Thanks for clearing that up.

Amatus and me use an intraoral camera system that projects a 2.5X
image of your tooth on a 20" monitor. No mirrors.

Don't know if the other regs have this as I haven't been in
their offices in person. Bet they do. $100 Bucks ?

How far is the 'new guy' moving away ?

I am thinking of changing my screen name to Oliver Wendal Douglas, What do
you think?

AC

On Sat, 3 May 2008 11:07:45 -0400, "Amatus Cremona"
nicola at (no spam) ..amanti.com> wrote:

I am thinking of changing my screen name to Oliver Wendal Douglas, What
do
you think?

AC

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You will need a tractor.
Recommend a Kubota.

I am thinking of changing my screen name to Oliver Wendal Douglas, What do
you think?

AC


Spelling Suggestion: Oliver Wendall Douglas

You will need a tractor.
Recommend a Kubota.

I've got a 1951 John Deere Model B (2 cylinders for you city boys).

AC only needs a Kubota if he is actually going to do any real farming.

The B will mow pasture and looks real pretty.

;-)
D


I am thinking of changing my screen name to Oliver Wendal Douglas, What
do you think?

AC


Spelling Suggestion: Oliver Wendall Douglas You will need a tractor.
Recommend a Kubota.