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Amalgam crown restorations for posterior pulpless teeth.

C B Starr1

  • 1Department of General Dentistry, Wright Patterson U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Complex amalgam restorations offer advantages for posterior pulpless teeth. Clinicians should master various retention techniques, like pins and posts, for challenging cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Materials

Background:

  • Cast restorations are standard for posterior pulpless teeth.
  • Complex amalgam restorations present an alternative with noted advantages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore complex amalgam restorations as an alternative to cast restorations for posterior pulpless teeth.
  • To detail various retention and resistance techniques for amalgam restorations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and novel techniques for enhancing amalgam restoration retention.
  • Discussion of methods including threaded pins, amalgapins, slots, grooves, and intra-radicular amalgam or posts.

Main Results:

  • Several techniques can provide sufficient retention and resistance for complex amalgam restorations.
  • Amalgam placement within the pulp chamber or canals, and post cementation, are viable options.

Conclusions:

  • Complex amalgam restorations are a viable alternative for posterior pulpless teeth.
  • Familiarity with diverse retention strategies is crucial for effective clinical application in difficult situations.

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