title: Bonded silver amalgam restorations.
abstract: Although silver amalgam is a strong, stable, technique-insensitive material, its use requires the removal of more intact tooth structure than adhesive materials in order to provide long-term retention. Thus remaining tooth structure is weakened rather than strengthened. Bonded silver amalgam restorations, on the other hand, have excellent retention, don't require pins, strengthen remaining tooth structure, eliminate the likelihood of cuspal fracture, and eliminate postoperative sensitivity.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Balanko
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008689:Methacrylates; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: C074864:All-Bond system; C070606:Amalgambond; D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C074933:Geristore; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D008689:Methacrylates; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D003723:Dental Amalgam