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[The historical development of amalgams]

P Riethe

    Deutsche Zahnarztliche Zeitschrift
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dental amalgam, a metal mixture used for tooth fillings, has a long history tracing back to the 7th century. Its development and acceptance as a dental material evolved over centuries, with America leading by the 19th century.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental materials science
    • History of dentistry

    Context:

    • Metal mixtures for dental restoration have been documented since the 7th century in China and Germany.
    • Alchemistic texts from the medieval period contain symbols and recipes for dental amalgam.
    • The development of amalgam fillings was influenced by French and English contributions in the 18th century.

    Purpose:

    • To trace the historical evolution of dental amalgam as a filling material.
    • To highlight key geographical and temporal milestones in amalgam's development.
    • To underscore the eventual acceptance of amalgam in the 19th century.

    Summary:

    • Dental amalgam usage originated in ancient China and Germany, with early alchemistic records.
    • European dentists in the 18th century influenced amalgam's progression.
    • American dentists and researchers were pivotal in amalgam's widespread acceptance by the 19th century.

    Impact:

    • Establishes the historical trajectory of a widely used dental restorative material.
    • Provides context for the long-standing use and acceptance of amalgam in dentistry.
    • Highlights the collaborative and international nature of dental material innovation over centuries.

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