Amalgamator
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An amalgamator is a high-speed dental mixer for pre-capsulated materials like amalgam and glass ionomer. It blends powder and liquid to a uniform, ready-to-use mix in seconds, improving strength, handling, and workflow. With digital time/speed control, a safety cover, and a universal capsule holder, it delivers consistent results while saving chair time—ideal for everyday restorations, liners, and cementation.
Description
An amalgamator is a compact, high-speed mixer used to triturate pre-capsulated dental materials such as amalgam, glass ionomer cement, and resin-modified cement. The machine oscillates the capsule at controlled speed and time, breaking the internal membrane and blending powder and liquid into a smooth, consistent mix. Reliable mixing ensures proper working time, strength, and handling—critical for direct restorations, bases, and luting cements.
Key features and benefits:
• Digital timer and speed control for repeatable mixes across materials
• Stable, counterbalanced mechanism that reduces vibration and noise
• Transparent safety cover with interlock to prevent operation when open
• One-touch start and programmable memory for common capsules
• Universal capsule holder fits most standard dental capsules
• Easy-clean housing and compact footprint for crowded countertops
Common uses:
• Trituration of silver amalgam capsules for posterior restorations
• Mixing conventional or resin-modified glass ionomer for liners, bases, and cementation
• Chairside preparation of temporary materials packaged in capsules
• Teaching clinics that require consistent mixes for student procedures
Compared with hand mixing or improvised shakers, an amalgamator delivers uniform wetting and particle dispersion, reducing porosity and marginal defects. It also saves chair time by producing a ready-to-use mix in seconds. Against older mechanical mixers, modern units offer quieter operation, clearer displays, and better safety features that protect staff and maintain a clean environment.
Selection tips:
• Choose adjustable speed/time for compatibility with multiple capsule brands
• Check for robust safety cover, simple maintenance, and accessible service parts
• Prefer models with memory presets to standardize protocols across the team
An amalgamator raises consistency, efficiency, and clinical confidence for any practice that uses encapsulated restorative or cement materials.
