title: Materials for conservative posterior restorations.
abstract: Advantages and disadvantages of amalgam and cast gold restorations are compared to those of new tooth-colored restorations. Success can be achieved using many different types, but the benefits of traditional restorations should not be forgotten.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Donovan
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Cho
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003750:Dental Fissures / Q000628:therapy; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008963:Molar
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D006047:Gold Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003723:Dental Amalgam