title: A resin alternative for posterior teeth: questions and answers on dental amalgam.
abstract: Amalgam has been used to restore cavities in posterior teeth for over 100 years, but formulations used today are different from those used a century ago. Amalgam restorations have been blamed for a number of problems, such as cusp fracture and higher rates of secondary caries. This article discusses these issues, along with possible toxic effects, in the light of current literature.
authors.affiliation: WahlMichaelj@aol.com
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Wahl
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000737:chemistry; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D008628:Mercury / Q000737:chemistry; D012008:Recurrence; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D008628:Mercury