Open AccessRepair of amalgam restorations with composite resin and bonded amalgam: A microleakage study
Author(s) -
Daniela Araújo Veloso Popoff,
Fabiana Santos Gonçalves,
Cláudia Silami de Magalhâes,
Allyson Nogueira Moreira,
Raquel Conceição Ferreira,
Ivar A. Mjör
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.94672
Subject(s) - amalgam (chemistry) , molar , dentistry , materials science , resin composite , stereo microscope , composite number , dental restoration , orthodontics , medicine , composite material , chemistry , electrode
Total replacement is the most common technique for defective amalgam restorations, and it represents a major part of restorative dental treatment. Repair is an alternative option for amalgam restorations with localized defects.