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Amalgam is made of mercury and a combination of different metals like silver, tin or copper. It is a strong and steady material used in dental restorations for repairing tooth lost to decay and caries. Amalgam restorations are also known as silver fillings which have been in use for a century. It is the primary material use for filling materials. However, its use has lessened in recent decades because of the presence of other choices for restoration materials like resin and composites. Because of its lasting strength, it can withstand considerable chewing stress and is used to restructure decayed molars which has the biggest chewing load in the mouth.