title: The longevity of resin-based composite restorations in posterior teeth.
abstract: A survey of published prospective and retrospective studies examining the longevity of posterior resin-based composite and amalgam restorations confirms the need for clinical judgment in materials selection.
authors.affiliation: USA Dental Laboratory, Bldg. 322 (MCDS-RG), ATTN: Dental Materials Laboratory/COL Hondrum, Ft. Gordon, GA 30905-5661, USA.
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Hondrum
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008963:Molar; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam