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Alternatives to amalgam

K Lyons1

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin.

The New Zealand Dental Journal
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
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Dental amalgam use is under review, prompting exploration of alternatives like composite resins, ceramics, and glass ionomer cements. Currently, no alternative matches amalgam's ease of use, durability, or cost-effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Restorative Dentistry

Background:

  • Growing concerns and governmental reviews regarding the use of dental amalgam as a restorative material.
  • Need for viable alternatives to amalgam in clinical dental practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review alternative restorative materials to amalgam, including composite resins, ceramics, and glass ionomer cements.
  • To evaluate the suitability of these alternatives compared to amalgam.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of direct and indirect composite resins, ceramics, and glass ionomer cements.
  • Comparative analysis of material properties, clinical use, and cost-effectiveness against amalgam.

Main Results:

  • Current alternative restorative materials (composite resins, ceramics, glass ionomers) do not match amalgam's ease of use.

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  • Amalgam demonstrates superior technique forgiveness, cost-effectiveness, and often durability compared to alternatives.
  • No single alternative material currently provides the comprehensive benefits of amalgam.

    • Conclusions:

    • Significant further development is needed for composite resins, ceramics, and glass ionomer cements.
    • Improvements in material properties and clinical application techniques are essential for alternatives to become ideal replacements for amalgam.