Modern alternatives to amalgam: cementable restorations and inlays.
There are still no replacement materials on the market that are equal to amalgam. However, alternatives of differing qualities are available and, for the most part, clinically proven. This article attempts to make a scientific and clinical comparison of these alternatives with respect to esthetics, biocompatibility, chemical durability, and treatment cost. The evaluation suggests that cementable restorations, in particular electroformed inlays and onlays, are superior to bonded ceramic inlays.
Wirz
J
J
Department of Dental Medicine and Materials, University of Basel, Switzerland.
Jaeger
K
K
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002484:Cementation; D020770:Compomers; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004563:Electrochemistry; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D014025:Titanium; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D020770:Compomers; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006047:Gold Alloys; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D014025:Titanium