European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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Cover Date:
December 2015
Print ISSN:
0965-7452
Electronic ISSN:
2396-8893
Vol:
23
Issue:
4

Replacing Amalgam Restorations : A Standardized Protocol Based on Analyzing Tissue Physicochemical Modifications

ABSTRACT

Almost 60% of operative dentistry is devoted to replacing restorations. When practitioners have to replace an amalgam restoration, they tend to opt for an adhesive restoration, as it is conservative of tooth tissues and mimics the natural appearance of teeth. Based on a literature review, the aim of this article is to determine the best tissue approach when replacing an old amalgam by a new adhesive restoration. After analysing and understanding tissue alterations due to the amalgam corrosion process, the authors propose an analytical approach to managing the situation. Both tissue orientated and specific mechanical approaches are developed and should be implemented to carry out
the optimal clinical procedure and achieve the most conservative and durable treatment.

Keywords: Amalgam, Bonding, Clinical Procedures, Corrosion Products, Dentin Tissue, Replacement

10.1922/EJPRD_1450Decup09

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
£
Page Start
164
Page End
172
Authors
Franck Decup, Alexandre Epaillard, Florence Chemla

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  1. Replacing Amalgam Restorations : A Standardized Protocol Based on Analyzing Tissue Physicochemical Modifications
  2. 164
  3. 172

  1. Evaluation of Chlorine Dioxide Irrigation Solution on the Microhardness and Surface Roughness of Root Canal Dentin
  2. 173
  3. 178

  1. In Vitro Effects of 2.5% Titanium Tetrafluoride on Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus Casei in Dentin Followed by Self-Etching Adhesive Systems
  2. 179
  3. 186

  1. Effectiveness of Disposable (Single-use) Tips for Dental Air-water Syringes
  2. 187
  3. 191

  1. The Effect of Disinfection Techniques on the Flexural Strength of Thermopolymerisable Acrylic Resins With or Without Pigment Addition
  2. 193
  3. 198

  1. Prevalence of Peri-implant Diseases: Analyses of Associated Factors
  2. 199
  3. 206

  1. The Modified Semidirect Onlay Technique With Articulated Elastic Model
  2. 207
  3. 212

  1. Cast Titanium for Obturator Framework Construction in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
  2. 213
  3. 218