Clinical evaluation of reasons for replacement of amalgam vs composite posterior restorations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the most common reasons for replacing posterior amalgam and resin composite restorations in patients attending the university dental restorative clinics.

Methods

A total of 318 restorations which needed to be replaced were clinically and radiographically evaluated in a period of nine months. The frequencies of reasons for replacing posterior amalgam and resin composite restorations were calculated; secondary caries, restoration/tooth fracture, marginal discoloration/ditching, proximal overhang/open margin, loss of anatomy, pain/sensitivity, and esthetics.

Results

The sample population comprised of 191 females and 106 males. The majority of the sample population fell in the age group of 40-50 years (n = 110). 318 r

SUBMITTER: Al-Asmar AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10114595 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature