title: Amalgam restorations: a new approach.
abstract: A conservative approach to amalgam restorations is presented for using a chemomechanical method for softening and removing decay and using a dental adhesive resin for bonding amalgam to tooth structure, reducing the need for mechanical retention and preserving sound tooth structure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Kuwait Dental Center, Hawally.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: al-Duwairi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hadj-Hamou
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000269:Adhesives; D000328:Adult; D000613:Aminobutyrates; D001641:Bicuspid; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008434:Matrix Bands; D008963:Molar; D010710:Phosphates; D019279:Resin Cements; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D000613:Aminobutyrates; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D010710:Phosphates; D019279:Resin Cements; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; C018172:GK 101E; D003723:Dental Amalgam; C052304:Panavia EX