Single appointment amalgam crown procedure for posterior teeth.
When faced with the restoration of severely broken-down posterior teeth, many treatment options exist. Expense, time constraints, and periodontal health, as well as the needs and desires of the patient, all play a role in the selection of treatment modality. In many instances, a well-fabricated amalgam crown can provide a highly acceptable functional restoration in the posterior region. Here, the amalgam crown is discussed in relation to other options and several case reports are presented.
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D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid; D003442:Crowns; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar
D003723:Dental Amalgam