Bonded silver amalgam restorations

Although silver amalgam is a strong, stable, technique-insensitive material, its use requires the removal of more intact tooth structure than adhesive materials in order to provide long-term retention. Thus remaining tooth structure is weakened rather than strengthened. Bonded silver amalgam restorations, on the other hand, have excellent retention, don't require pins, strengthen remaining tooth structure, eliminate the likelihood of cuspal fracture, and eliminate postoperative sensitivity.