An Amalgam Carrier is a specialized dental instrument used to efficiently transport freshly mixed dental amalgam from the amalgamator to the prepared tooth cavity for placement. Amalgam, a durable restorative material, is typically mixed in a triturator, which produces a silvery, malleable mass. The amalgam carrier is designed to scoop up this material cleanly and deliver it precisely into the tooth. The instrument generally consists of a barrel or chamber at one end, a plunger mechanism inside, and a handle with a trigger or lever to activate the plunger. After the mixed amalgam is loaded into the barrel by pressing the tip into the material, the carrier is brought to the tooth. When the trigger is depressed, the plunger pushes the amalgam out of the tip, directly into the cavity preparation. Amalgam carriers come in various sizes, with different barrel diameters, to accommodate varying amounts of amalgam and different cavity sizes. Some have single ends, while others are double-ended with different size barrels on each end. The design ensures that the amalgam is delivered in a controlled and precise manner, preventing spillage and ensuring that the material reaches the deepest parts of the cavity without voids. While the use of amalgam has seen a decline with the rise of composite resins, the Amalgam Carrier remains a staple instrument in practices that continue to offer amalgam restorations, facilitating the efficient and effective placement of this long-standing restorative material.