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Pulpal responses to amalgam restorations in cavities with and without smear layer removal
Author(s) -
Jodaikin A.,
Austin J.C.,
CleatonJones P. E.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1986.tb00649.x
Subject(s) - smear layer , dentistry , amalgam (chemistry) , medicine , dentin , chemistry , electrode
A conventional low copper amalgam was placed in cavities with and without smear layer removol and the amlagam restorations were covered with a resin overlay. The restored teeth were retrieved at 2, 28 and 56 days postoperatively in order to test for leakage and then pulpal reactions. More inflammation was seen in the teeth from which the smear layer had been removed. Abscesses were present in 6 teeth at 28 days but only one was associated with demonstrable bacteria. This study does not support smear layer removal before insertion of low copper amalgam restorations.