[Composite or amalgam? Not a black or white decision].
Amalgam as a restorative material in dentistry is discussed because of believed toxic properties of the material, yet there is no scientific prove for the assumption. Adhesive restorations are a possible alternative for amalgam in restoring posterior teeth. For treatment of primary caries, the direct composite resin restoration has many advantages. When greater defects are to be restored, adhesive composite resin restorations become less favourable. At this moment no long term results are available for indirect adhesive techniques. For the time being it seems necessary to use composite resin as well as amalgam for the restoration of posterior teeth.
Roeters
F J
FJ
Vakgroep Cariologie en Endodontologie, faculteit der Medische Wetenschappen, Katholieke Universiteit te Nijmegen.
Opdam
N J
NJ
Burgersdijk
R C
RC
D000269:Adhesives; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans
D000269:Adhesives; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam