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Which one is best filling GIT r silver amalgam for teeth with partial r deep cavities? N in which circumstance one of them suited best.
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It depends on case to case deep cavity especially require some lining if amalgam is used , color of filling material is a consideration especially in amalgam ,
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Silver amalgam is strong filling done for posterior teeth. it is black in colour but has a very good life. GIC is a cement with comparatively shorter life but is white in colour. nowadays silver amalgam filling is not used much as LIGHT CURE COMPOSITE has replaced silver in maximum cases
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