title: Extracoronal amalgam restorations utilizing available tooth structure for retention.
abstract: The rationale and technique for an alternative to placement of pins for retention of amalgam restorations have been presented. The non-pin-retained extracoronal amalgam provides a permanent restoration, capable of fine marginal adaptation, natural contour, excellent occlusion, and remarkable durability.
mesh_terms: D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam