Amalgam tattoo (also termed localized argyrosis) is a grey, blue or black area of discoloration on the oral mucosa of the mouth, typically on the gums of the lower jaw, caused by entry of dental amalgam into the soft tissues.
Amalgam tattoo (also termed localized argyrosis) is a grey, blue or black area of discoloration on the oral mucosa of the mouth. This is typically on the gums of the lower jaw. The lower jaw is caused by entry of dental amalgam into the soft tissues.