Reasons for replacement of amalgam dental restorations.
Recurrent caries appears to be the most frequently occurring reason for replacement of amalgam dental restorations. Recent developments of amalgam alloys have improved the clinical appearance of such fillings but the possible influence on their durability is uncertain.
D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000592:standards*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence
D003723:Dental Amalgam