A Resin Alternative for Posterior Teeth: Questions and Answers on Dental Amalgam

From Volume 30, Issue 5, June 2003 | Pages 256-262

Authors

Michael J. Wahl

DDS, Private practice, 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA.

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Abstract

Amalgam has been used to restore cavities in posterior teeth for over 100 years, but formulations used today are different from those used a century ago. Amalgam restorations have been blamed for a number of problems, such as cusp fracture and higher rates of secondary caries. This article discusses these issues, along with possible toxic effects, in the light of current literature.

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