How Long Does It Take Amalgam To Set?
How Long Does It Take Amalgam To Set? Metallurgy of amalgam The dentist packs the plastic mass, before it sets, into the cavity. The amalgam expands ≈0.1% over 6–8 hours on setting. How long after amalgam filling can I eat? Amalgam filling: This filling is silver, and it generally takes about 24 hours to harden