Alternatives to Dental Amalgam - A Review
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Worldwide publicity of the amalgam controversy has intensified the growing concerns on its utilization and safety. This controversy has grown beyond the confines of the dental profession itself and has become an emotional public health issue. Amalgam has been the material of choice for restoring posterior teeth for more than 100 years. Presently, there has been a shift toward resin composite and other alternative materials because of concerns about the esthetics and biocompatibility of dental amalgam. Other materials such as glass ionomer cements, ceramic inlays and onlays, and gold alloys have been used as alternatives to amalgam. Cast gold restorations are excellent but extremely expensive and difficult to place. For most people, who have limited financial resources, amalgam remains the only feasible choice. Moreover, those who oppose amalgam for possible health reasons should remember that other substances have not received extensive scrutiny in this regard. This article will review recent studies on the longevity and biocompatibility of these alternatives to dental amalgam.
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