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Bonded amalgams and their use in clinical practice
1The Dental Practice, 21 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen.
Summary
Bonded amalgam restorations offer significant advantages, including reduced microleakage and improved tooth tissue conservation. This technique enhances restoration retention and may decrease post-operative sensitivity and recurrent decay.
Area of Science:
- Operative Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Adhesive technology is increasingly utilized in operative dentistry.
- Traditional amalgam restorations rely on mechanical retention and resistance forms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the potential advantages of the bonded amalgam technique.
- To highlight the benefits of using adhesive technology with amalgam restorations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of adhesive technology in amalgam restorations.
- Discussion of clinical benefits supported by examples.
Main Results:
- Bonded amalgams demonstrate decreased microleakage.
- Potential for reduced post-operative sensitivity, pulpal inflammation, and recurrent caries.
- Enhanced restoration retention and conservation of tooth structure.
Conclusions:
- The bonded amalgam technique offers multiple clinical benefits.
- Adhesive bonding can improve restoration longevity and patient outcomes.
- This technique allows for more conservative cavity preparations and increased tooth fracture resistance.
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