Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 156-157, September 2010

Replacement Rates may Vary for Amalgam Versus Nonmetal Restorations

Professor, Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials and Hospital Dentistry, Director, Postgraduate Advanced Prosthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, 10833 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 90095-1668, Phone (310) 794-9858, Fax (310) 825-6345

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Prevalence and incidence of caries lesions in relation to placement and replacement of fillings: a longitudinal observational radiographic study of an adult Danish population.

Kirkevang LL, Vaeth M, et al.

Caries Res 2009;43:286-93.

Reviewer

Eleni D. Roumanas, DDS

Purpose/Question

Is there a difference in caries incidence and in the frequency of replacement of amalgam verses nonmetal restorations?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Cohort study

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(10)00133-8

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.06.002

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 156-157, September 2010

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