title: A clinical evaluation of dentinal slot, amalgapin & T.M.S. retention in amalgam restorations.
abstract: In this study, clinical performance of Dentinal slot, Amalgapin & Pin Retained Amalgam restoration was evaluated. The study was performed in 20 patients requiring extensive restoration. Clinical evaluation was done by two caliberated experts at 6 months, one year, & one & half year duration. It was concluded that Dentinal slot restorations showed better clinical performance than the Pin retained restorations. However results of Amalgapin restorations were not that promising.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dental Sciences, K.G.'s Medical College, Lucknow.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tewari
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Govila
authors.forename: Y N
authors.initials: YN
authors.lastname: Paharia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003772:Dental Pins; D003804:Dentin; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008963:Molar; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam