Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 176-177, June 2006

Amalgams lead to more catastrophic failures in endodontically treated premolars with class II cavities

  • Tiina Oviir, DDS

      Affiliations

    • UW School of Dentistry, D-669 Health Sciences Building, Box 357448, Seattle, WA 98195
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  • Gabriela Ibarra, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • UW School of Dentistry, D-762B Health Sciences Building, Box 357456, Seattle, WA 98195

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Randomized clinical comparison of endodontically treated teeth restored with amalgam or with fiber posts and resin composite: five-year results.

Mannocci F, Qualtrough AJ, et al. Oper Dent 2005;30(1):9-15.

Level of Evidence

2b

Purpose/Question

Compare failure rates for endodontically treated premolars with Class II cavities restored with direct-fiber post and composite compared to amalgam-buildup restoration.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Randomized controlled trial

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00022-4

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.04.006

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 176-177, June 2006

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