A Review of Amalgam and Composite Longevity of Posterior Restorations

Longevity of Amalgam Build-Up Restorations in Endodontically Treated Teeth

Background and Aim: Restoration of endodontically treated teeth is one of the most important and challenging topics in restorative dentistry. Longevity of such restorations is an essential factor in treatment planning. Amalgam build-up is a conservative method for restoration of endodontically treated teeth. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the longevity of this type of restoration in endo...

Longevity of posterior restorations.

The efficacy of restorative dentistry is dependent on a number of factors, including material quality, operator proficiency and the oral hygiene of the patient. The sum effect of all factors can be measured by recording the longevity of the restorations. Many studies focus on the age of restorations at the time of failure, others include the longevity of restorations which remain in situ. The s...

Secondary Caries in Posterior Restorations, Amalgam vs Composite resin: A Comparative Review

The longevity of amalgam versus compomer/composite restorations in posterior primary and permanent teeth: findings From the New England Children's Amalgam Trial.

BACKGROUND Limited information is available from randomized clinical trials comparing the longevity of amalgam and resin-based compomer/composite restorations. The authors compared replacement rates of these types of restorations in posterior teeth during the five-year follow-up of the New England Children's Amalgam Trial. METHODS The authors randomized children aged 6 to 10 years who had two...

Clinical longevity of extensive direct composite restorations in amalgam replacement: up to 3.5 years follow-up.

OBJECTIVES This prospective clinical trial evaluated the longevity of direct resin composite (DRC) restorations made on stained dentin that is exposed upon removal of existing amalgam restorations in extensive cavities with severely reduced macro-mechanical retention for amalgam replacement. METHODS Between January 2007 and September 2013, a total of 88 patients (57 women, 31 men; mean age: 5...