OK, I've tried googling, and I still don't have an answer...

HOW does the amalgam process work?
I know it invovles mercury (although some don't..) and it basically
allows metal to be molded into your teeth.. essentially making the metal
act like epoxy resin (ie fluid for a "setting up" period, then hard
forevermore.).

Can someone please explain the theory about how it works?

Thanks,
Des
Brisbane
OZ