Procedures
Amalgam filling
Also called silver filling
A long-used metal filling made from a mixture of metals, placed in cleaned-out cavities, mostly in back teeth.
An amalgam filling is a durable, silver-colored filling that dentists have used for generations to repair decayed teeth. It is a mixture of metals and is mostly used in back teeth where chewing forces are strong. Some patients prefer a tooth-colored filling instead, and some insurance plans pay at the amalgam rate even if the patient chooses composite. Patients with questions about the material should be directed to the dentist.
Example at the front desk
He asked for a white filling, so I explained the plan might pay only the amalgam amount.