The term DENTAL MIXTURE is composed of two words, the first being 'dental' which refers to anything related to teeth and the second being 'MIXTURE' which means a combination of two or more substances. The crossword solution for this term is AMALGAM, which is a type of dental filling material used to fill cavities in teeth. It is a combination of metals such as silver, tin, copper, and mercury, and is used to restore the shape and strength of a tooth.