title: Metallic dental restorations. A performance survey.
abstract: A radiographic survey was conducted to assess professional performance in restorative dentistry. Analysis of 629 proximal metallic margins of restorations revealed a significant level of imperfection. The discrepancies at the gingival margins were measured on a tracing of the restoration using a grid and a Boley gauge. The results were consistent with other data. Contributing factors which explain this phenomenon are offered as well as considerations for the profession regarding the review of care quality.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Zoeller
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schulmeister
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys