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Amalgam: dead or alive?

John W Osborne1

  • 1Clinical Research, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80262, USA.

Dental Update
|April 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Dental amalgam remains a viable dental restorative material. Techniques for superior amalgam restorations are presented, demonstrating 30-year clinical longevity, highlighting its lasting benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Dental amalgam use is decreasing.
  • Amalgam offers unique advantages like tooth color contrast.
  • These features can contribute to lifelong dentition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reaffirm dental amalgam's viability as a restorative material.
  • To present techniques for improved amalgam restorations.
  • To showcase long-term clinical success with amalgam.

Main Methods:

  • Review of dental amalgam properties and benefits.
  • Development of a protocol for placing superior amalgam restorations.
  • Documentation of clinical cases with long-term (30-year) follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Dental amalgam is confirmed as a viable restorative option.
  • Specific techniques for enhanced amalgam placement are detailed.
  • Clinical evidence of 30-year restoration longevity is provided.

Conclusions:

  • Dental amalgam continues to be a practical choice for dental restorations.
  • The presented techniques facilitate the creation of durable, long-lasting amalgam restorations.
  • These methods support achieving lifelong dentition through effective amalgam use.

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