Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 123, Issue 11, 67-73
Copyright © 1992 by American Dental Association
Initial preparations for amalgam restorations: extending the longevity of the tooth-restoration unit
JB Summitt
and
JW Osborne
Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School, San Antonio 78284-7890.
Tradition has dictated cavity preparation and tooth restoration since the turn of the century. The authors discuss material and technique options that challenge tradition and extend the longevity of restorations.