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Bonding almagam restorations gives promise for reduced need for mechanical retention features and resistance form which conserves sound tooth tissues.
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Bonding almagam restorations help to restore tooth integrity and fracture resistance.
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Bonding almagam restorations assist in the improvement of the marginal seal with potentially less sensitivity.
Abstract
Adhesive techniques are now used for many dental restorative materials, including amalgam. Several generations of dentine bonding agents have been developed, mainly for bonding composite resins. When bonding is used with amalgam restorations, the need for retention and resistance form is reduced, the seal is improved, and some procedures, such as amalgam sealants, which were not previously possible, can be considered.
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Setcos, J., Staninec, M. & Wilson, N. The development of resin-bonding for amalgam restorations. Br Dent J 186, 328–332 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4800102
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