Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 127, Issue 3, 345-349
Copyright © 1996 by American Dental Association
One-year clinical evaluation of bonded amalgam restorations
DB Mahler,
JH Engle,
LE Simms,
and
LG Terkla
Department of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Dentistry, Portland 97201-3097, USA.
Using one selected amalgam bonding agent, the authors evaluated bonded and unbonded restorations in clinical service. Based on postoperative sensitivity one to two weeks after placement and marginal fracture at one year, no difference was found between the bonded and unbonded restorations. Furthermore, some technical difficulties were experienced with use of the bonding agent.