Abstract: A dental material container comprising a body including a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a first wall member. A dispensing member is provided separated from the second chamber by a second wall member. Also provided is a means for applying pressure to dental material contained within the first chamber. Actuation of the means for applying pressure causes dental material within the first chamber to be expelled through the first wall member and mix with dental material in the second chamber. Further actuation of the means for applying pressure causes the mixed dental material to be expelled through the second wall member to the dispensing member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental amalgam capsule 10 arranged to contain mercury in a first compartment 16 and dental alloy powder in a second, or mixing, compartment 18, a conduit 28 being provided so that amalgam can be dispensed by a rod 66 directly from the capsule 10 into a cavity in a tooth.