title: Amalgams still viable, safe treatment, controversies notwithstanding.
abstract: This article addresses the dental amalgam debate from two aspects. The first is a review of the current status regarding the appropriate treatment planning of direct restorations. The second is a discussion of the safety of amalgam and the mercury toxicity concerns. Dental research continues to support the use of amalgam while the search continues for the "ideal" restorative material.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry Department, Indianapolis 46202, USA.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Dixon
mesh_terms: D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D008628:Mercury / Q000633:toxicity; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam; D008628:Mercury