What material is better for fixing cavities, amalgam or composite?
Unless esthetics is a concern, we prefer amalgam because it is durable, reliable and cost effective. The concern about mercury in amalgam fillings is not scientifically sound. Mercury is released and ingested when we eat tuna or shrimp. On the other hand, we love to provide an esthetic dental restoration and composite resin filling materials are impressive. We use both restorative materials in our practice routinely and discuss the pros and cons of each material with our parents during the decision making process.
